Old Bridgend Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Old Bridgend Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Old Bridgend Inn was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Bridgend Inn, Commercial Street, Pontnewydd, NP44 1AE
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Bridgend Inn 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% | ← Old Bridgend Inn | |
| 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 Old Bridgend Inn 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 Old Bridgend Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| County Childcare St Davids RC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Craig Elding Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cwmbran House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Forgehammer Community Social Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Old Bridgend Inn
What is Old Bridgend Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Bridgend Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Old Bridgend Inn 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 Old Bridgend Inn last inspected?
Old Bridgend Inn was last inspected on 19 May 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 Old Bridgend Inn?
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 Old Bridgend Inn compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Old Bridgend Inn holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Old Bridgend Inn 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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