Smugglers Bar & Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Smugglers Bar & Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: The Cartwheel, Amroth, Narberth, SA67 8ND
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Smugglers Bar & Grill 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% | ← Smugglers Bar & Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smugglers Bar & Grill 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 Smugglers Bar & Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Bar Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Pirate Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Amroth Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Meadow House Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| New inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Colby Lodge B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2017 |
| Wisemans Bridge Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2016 |
Questions about Smugglers Bar & Grill
What is Smugglers Bar & Grill's food hygiene rating?
Smugglers Bar & Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Smugglers Bar & Grill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smugglers Bar & Grill last inspected?
Smugglers Bar & Grill was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Smugglers Bar & Grill?
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 Smugglers Bar & Grill compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Smugglers Bar & Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Smugglers Bar & Grill 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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