The Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The Castle Hotel 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 10 December 2010, more than 15 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: 1 High Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4HU
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleddyn Howells Family Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Cross Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Meze and Grill Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Emily's Waffle Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Kumar Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Peaky Burgers Mobile caterer | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Powerbuilding Hardcore Gym Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
| Little Steps Childcare Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Hotel
What is The Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 10 December 2010.
Is The Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel last inspected?
The Castle Hotel was last inspected on 10 December 2010, more than 15 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 Castle Hotel?
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 Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Castle Hotel 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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