Tafarn Y Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Tafarn Y Cross holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2024, more than 2 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: Cross Inn, Hayscastle Cross, Haverfordwest, SA62 5PR
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Tafarn Y Cross 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% | ← Tafarn Y Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 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 477 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 Very 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 Tafarn Y Cross 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 Tafarn Y Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maes-Y-Ffynon Meats Manufacturers/packers | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Birribi Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2015 |
| St Davids ASC (Marlowe) Ltd Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Oh Sugarplum! Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Cuffern Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Into the sticks Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Haul Y Bryn Homes Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wolfe Inn (Haverfordwest) Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Tafarn Y Cross
What is Tafarn Y Cross's food hygiene rating?
Tafarn Y Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Tafarn Y Cross 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tafarn Y Cross last inspected?
Tafarn Y Cross was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 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 Tafarn Y Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Tafarn Y Cross compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tafarn Y Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Tafarn Y Cross 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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