The Dial Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Dial Inn 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 22 January 2026, 5 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 Dial Inn, Lamphey, Pembroke, SA71 5NU
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Dial Inn 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% | ← The Dial Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dial Inn 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 The Dial Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lantern Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| Lamphey CP School School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| C K Foodstores Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Rowan Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Wellspring Anglican Church Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2026 |
| Lamphey Bishops Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2011 |
| Lamphey Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Dial Inn
What is The Dial Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dial Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Dial Inn 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 The Dial Inn last inspected?
The Dial Inn was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 The Dial Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dial Inn compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Dial Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Dial Inn 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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