Block and barrel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Block and barrel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 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: Block And Barrel Castle Square, Haverfordwest, SA61 2AA
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Block and barrel sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ← Block and barrel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Block and barrel 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 Block and barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Forbidden Florist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Scarlett's coffee and wine bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Infinity CBD Manufacturers/packers | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Balfour Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Beachys desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Labyrinth Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| ANANNYA STORES / No 37 Food and Wine Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Block and barrel
What is Block and barrel's food hygiene rating?
Block and barrel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Block and barrel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Block and barrel last inspected?
Block and barrel was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Block and barrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Block and barrel compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Block and barrel holds a 3. 77 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Block and barrel 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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