Fishguard Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Fishguard Arms 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 22 June 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: 24 Main Street, Fishguard, SA65 9HJ
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Fishguard Arms 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% | ← Fishguard Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fishguard Arms 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 Fishguard Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 December 2010 |
| Manor Town House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 29 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar Five Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cambrian Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2022 |
| Dragon House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Ffwrn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2024 |
| Jemima's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Fishguard Arms
What is Fishguard Arms's food hygiene rating?
Fishguard Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 22 June 2024.
Is Fishguard Arms 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 Fishguard Arms last inspected?
Fishguard Arms was last inspected on 22 June 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 Fishguard Arms?
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 Fishguard Arms compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fishguard Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Fishguard Arms 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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