Dillwyn Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
Dillwyn Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Dillwyn Arms, Herbert Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4EB
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Dillwyn Arms sits behind roughly 1,020 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 776 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ← Dillwyn Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dillwyn Arms 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 Dillwyn Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Steps Childcare Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cardamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Peaky Burgers Mobile caterer | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Emily's Waffle Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Kumar Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Bleddyn Howells Family Butcher Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Cross Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Meze and Grill Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Dillwyn Arms
What is Dillwyn Arms's food hygiene rating?
Dillwyn Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Dillwyn Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dillwyn Arms last inspected?
Dillwyn Arms was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months 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 Dillwyn Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dillwyn Arms 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, while Dillwyn Arms holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Dillwyn Arms 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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