The Six in Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
The Six in Hand holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Six In Hand, Edlogan Square, Croesyceiliog, NP44 2NR
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts The Six in Hand 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 Six in Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Six in Hand 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 Six in Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croesyceiliog Primary School School/college/university | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Building Blocks Nursery Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Croesyceiliog Playgroup at The Annex Woodland Road Social Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Croesy and Llanyravon Food Share HWB Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| County Childcare St Davids RC Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Six in Hand
What is The Six in Hand's food hygiene rating?
The Six in Hand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 29 September 2023.
Is The Six in Hand 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Six in Hand last inspected?
The Six in Hand was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Six in Hand?
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 Six in Hand compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and The Six in Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Six in Hand 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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