Merlins Magic LTD food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Pembrokeshire
Merlins Magic LTD holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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 Ridgeway, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BT
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Merlins Magic LTD 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% | ← Merlins Magic LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Merlins Magic LTD 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 Merlins Magic LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverfordwest Service Station Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Gregory Distribution Holdings Distributors/Transporters | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Pembrokeshire Creamery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Crwban Bach School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| Cylch Meithrin Caer Elen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Lost Coins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| St David’s Cake Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Merlins Magic LTD
What is Merlins Magic LTD's food hygiene rating?
Merlins Magic LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Merlins Magic LTD 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merlins Magic LTD last inspected?
Merlins Magic LTD was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Merlins Magic LTD?
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 Merlins Magic LTD compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Merlins Magic LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Merlins Magic LTD 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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