The Flying Pig food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The Flying Pig 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 16 January 2019, more than 7 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: Ystalyfera Arms, Cyfyng Road, Ystalyfera, SA9 2BS
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Flying Pig among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← The Flying Pig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 Flying Pig 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 Flying Pig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Cafe Ystalyfera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ming Kee Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Coffi Ddraig Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Godre'r-graig Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2017 |
| Pan's Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Canolfan Gofal Plant Tiddlywinks Childcare Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The "Van" Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Flying Pig
What is The Flying Pig's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Pig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 16 January 2019.
Is The Flying Pig 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 Flying Pig last inspected?
The Flying Pig was last inspected on 16 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Flying Pig?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Flying Pig compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and The Flying Pig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Flying Pig 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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