Stonemasons Arms Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Stonemasons Arms Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 10 November 2011, more than 14 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: The Stonemasons Arms 69 Merlins Hill, Haverfordwest, SA61 1PE
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Stonemasons Arms Ltd 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 | 284 | 15% | ← Stonemasons Arms Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stonemasons Arms Ltd 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 Stonemasons Arms Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Haverfordwest Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2016 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Mary Immaculate RC School School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| College Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Adam's Bucket Full of Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Fred Hughes & Son Butcher Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Stonemasons Arms Ltd
What is Stonemasons Arms Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Stonemasons Arms Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 10 November 2011.
Is Stonemasons Arms Ltd 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stonemasons Arms Ltd last inspected?
Stonemasons Arms Ltd was last inspected on 10 November 2011, more than 14 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 Stonemasons Arms Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stonemasons Arms Ltd compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Stonemasons Arms Ltd holds a 4. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Stonemasons Arms Ltd 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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