The Bench Ice Cream Parlour food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Bench Ice Cream Parlour 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: 11 High Street, St Davids, SA62 6SB
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Bench Ice Cream Parlour 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 Bench Ice Cream Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Bench Ice Cream Parlour 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 Bench Ice Cream Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Little City Vibe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Really Wild Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Losh's Pasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Peters Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| St Davids & District Day Centre Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| St Davids City Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| St David’s fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Bench Ice Cream Parlour
What is The Bench Ice Cream Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Bench Ice Cream Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Bench Ice Cream Parlour 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 Bench Ice Cream Parlour last inspected?
The Bench Ice Cream Parlour was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Bench Ice Cream Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Bench Ice Cream Parlour compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bench Ice Cream Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Bench Ice Cream Parlour 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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