The Plum Tree

Whitland

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Plum Tree scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 20 January 2026 by Pembrokeshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Plum Tree, from April 2017 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2017 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Plum Tree.

Food hygiene rating history for The Plum Tree
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 April 2017	5 / 5	Very good
20 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Plum Tree in Whitland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Tavernspite Garden Centre,
Tavernspite,
Whitland,
Pembrokeshire,
SA34 0NL

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Plum Tree. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Plum Tree?

Food hygiene at The Plum Tree is inspected by Pembrokeshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Plum Tree

What is The Plum Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Plum Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 January 2026.

When was The Plum Tree last inspected?

The Plum Tree was last inspected by Pembrokeshire on 20 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.