The Paddock food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pembrokeshire
The Paddock 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 14 February 2011, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Paddock Guest House Lower Haythog, Bethlehem, Haverfordwest, SA62 5QL
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Paddock 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 Paddock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Paddock 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 Paddock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edie's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Scolton Manor, Make, Grow and Eat Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2019 |
| Lower Haythog Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| R J Scale & Co Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Paddock
What is The Paddock's food hygiene rating?
The Paddock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 14 February 2011.
Is The Paddock 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 The Paddock last inspected?
The Paddock was last inspected on 14 February 2011, more than 15 years 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 Paddock?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Paddock compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Paddock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Paddock 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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