Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: Unicorn Hotel, Albion Road, Pontypool, NP4 6LE
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd 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 Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Golden Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Parbin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cylch TI A FI Pontypwl Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Artisan Kitchen by SWP Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Food 4 U 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Jon's Sweet Box Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lee's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd
What is Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd last inspected?
Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd 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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