Cartref Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pembrokeshire
Cartref Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2013, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cartref Hotel 13 - 19 High Street, Fishguard, SA65 9AW
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Cartref Hotel sits behind roughly 1,436 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ← Cartref Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cartref Hotel 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 Cartref Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Navy Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Old Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fishguard fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Hot Chilli Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 August 2025 |
| Janes Fishguard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Fishguard and Goodwick Young Persons Trust Ltd Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Nourish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Cartref Hotel
What is Cartref Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Cartref Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 7 March 2013.
Is Cartref Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cartref Hotel last inspected?
Cartref Hotel was last inspected on 7 March 2013, more than 13 years 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 Cartref Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cartref Hotel compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cartref Hotel holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Cartref Hotel 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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