Gwaun Valley Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Pembrokeshire
Gwaun Valley Brewery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Gwaun Valley Brewery was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kilkiffeth, Pontfaen, Fishguard, SA65 9TP
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Gwaun Valley Brewery sits behind roughly 1,436 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ← Gwaun Valley Brewery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gwaun Valley Brewery 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 Gwaun Valley Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanychllwydog CP School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Dyffryn Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bridge End Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Casmael Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2017 |
| Puncheston C P School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Carnedward Meats Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Garn Madoc Farm Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2018 |
| Siop Fferm Lodor/Lodor Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Gwaun Valley Brewery
What is Gwaun Valley Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Gwaun Valley Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Gwaun Valley Brewery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gwaun Valley Brewery last inspected?
Gwaun Valley Brewery was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Gwaun Valley Brewery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gwaun Valley Brewery compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Gwaun Valley Brewery holds a 4. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Gwaun Valley Brewery 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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