Penrhiw Priory food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pembrokeshire
Penrhiw Priory 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 22 June 2012, more than 14 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: Penrhiw, St Davids, SA62 6PG
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Penrhiw Priory 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% | ← Penrhiw Priory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Penrhiw Priory 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 Penrhiw Priory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MamGu Welshcakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Tyr Pererin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2015 |
| Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi (Non Campus) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Saffron Fine Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| St Davids Rugby Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Shalom House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2018 |
| CK's Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Penrhiw Priory
What is Penrhiw Priory's food hygiene rating?
Penrhiw Priory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 22 June 2012.
Is Penrhiw Priory 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 Penrhiw Priory last inspected?
Penrhiw Priory was last inspected on 22 June 2012, more than 14 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 Penrhiw Priory?
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 Penrhiw Priory compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Penrhiw Priory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Penrhiw Priory 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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