Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pembrokeshire
Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Castle Mead Hotel, Manorbier, Tenby, SA70 7TA
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms 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% | ← Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms 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 Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manorbier Castle Tearooms Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Manorbier House / The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Manorbier Castle Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Manorbier stores & post office Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 May 2026 |
| Buttyland Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| Park Farm Holiday Park Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 August 2011 |
| Springfields Fresh Produce (M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Giraldus Centre Manorbier Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms
What is Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms last inspected?
Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Castlemead Restaurant with Rooms 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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