The Boat Yard Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torfaen
The Boat Yard Tea Room 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 Boat Yard Tea Room was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pontymoile Marina, Fountain Road, Pontymoile, NP4 8ER
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts The Boat Yard Tea Room among the 513 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 513 | 72% | ← The Boat Yard Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Boat Yard Tea Room 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 Boat Yard Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| County Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Hargun Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Golden Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bite Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about The Boat Yard Tea Room
What is The Boat Yard Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Boat Yard Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Boat Yard Tea Room 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 Boat Yard Tea Room last inspected?
The Boat Yard Tea Room was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 The Boat Yard Tea Room?
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 Boat Yard Tea Room compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat Yard Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Boat Yard Tea Room 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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