The Old Sailors food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Old Sailors 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
This is a fresh result: The Old Sailors was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sailors Safety Inn, Pwllgwaelod, Newport, SA42 0SE
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Old Sailors 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 Old Sailors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 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 477 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 Old Sailors 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 Old Sailors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinas Cross Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Ship Aground Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mor Ffresh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Freemasons Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dinas Cross Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2011 |
| Dinas Wellbeing Hub Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Y Garth B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tabor House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2013 |
Questions about The Old Sailors
What is The Old Sailors's food hygiene rating?
The Old Sailors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Old Sailors 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 Old Sailors last inspected?
The Old Sailors was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Old Sailors?
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 Old Sailors compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Sailors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Old Sailors 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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