Cresselly Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Cresselly 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 3 February 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: Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay, Kilgetty, SA68 0TE
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Cresselly 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% | ← Cresselly 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 Cresselly 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 Cresselly Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresswell House B&b Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2016 |
| Feast at The Quay Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Big Retreat Wales Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dance Camp Wales Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Dance Camp Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 August 2024 |
| Cae Calon Cakes Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coedlan Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cresselly Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Cresselly Arms
What is Cresselly Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cresselly Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 3 February 2024.
Is Cresselly 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 Cresselly Arms last inspected?
Cresselly Arms was last inspected on 3 February 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 Cresselly 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 Cresselly Arms compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cresselly Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Cresselly 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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