The Cove food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Cove 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
This is a fresh result: The Cove was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Llanion Cove, Cleddau Reach, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6UJ
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Cove 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 Cove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cove 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 Cove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton & Co Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2011 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Pippo's Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Pembroke Haven Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2017 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Jumping Beans Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cove
What is The Cove's food hygiene rating?
The Cove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Cove 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 Cove last inspected?
The Cove was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Cove?
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 The Cove compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Cove 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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