Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Ship Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 15 Main Street, Solva, SA62 6UU
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Ship Inn among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ← Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ship Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2016 |
| The Cambrian Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Hats and Barrels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Print House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Min Y Mor Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Harbour Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Thirty Five Main Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Mrs Will the Fish Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Ship Inn
What is Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Ship Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ship Inn last inspected?
Ship Inn was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship Inn compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Ship Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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