Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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: Mill Road, Pontnewynydd, NP4 6NG
How it compares in Torfaen
A 1 is rare: only 21 of 709 rated places in Torfaen score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Community Meals Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Front Row Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Claudia’s Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Pavilion Service Station Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Little Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Age Connects Torfaen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Pontnewynydd Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club
What is Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Torfaen Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club last inspected?
Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club holds a 1. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torfaen, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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