Top Of The Woods food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Top Of The Woods 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
The rating dates from 27 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: Penrallt, Newchapel, Boncath, SA37 0EP
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Top Of The Woods 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% | ← Top Of The Woods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Top Of The Woods 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 Top Of The Woods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2014 |
| Ffynnone Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 June 2025 |
| Rhosygilwen Mansion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2024 |
| Coed Dulas Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Rhoslyn Stores Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2014 |
| Llaeth Deri Milk Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| G G & R M Vaughan Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clynfyw Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Top Of The Woods
What is Top Of The Woods's food hygiene rating?
Top Of The Woods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Top Of The Woods 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 Top Of The Woods last inspected?
Top Of The Woods was last inspected on 27 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 Top Of The Woods?
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 Top Of The Woods compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Top Of The Woods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Top Of The Woods 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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