Eileens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
Eileens holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Magdalene Street, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1JJ
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,835 rated places in Pembrokeshire score this low, about one in 102. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Eileens | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Eileens the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eileens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnefield Care Home Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Gregory Distribution Distributors/Transporters | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2019 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Frame Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Bright Start Day Nursery Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Pembrokeshire College (Restaurant & Training Kitchen) School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Pembrokeshire College Refectory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Pembrokeshire College/ Little Fresh Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Eileens
What is Eileens's food hygiene rating?
Eileens has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Eileens safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Eileens last inspected?
Eileens was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Eileens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eileens compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Eileens holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Eileens 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Pembrokeshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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