Pontypool United RFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Pontypool United RFC 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pontypool United Rugby Club, Conway Road, Pontypool, NP4 6HL
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Pontypool United RFC among the 513 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 513 | 72% | ← Pontypool United RFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 Pontypool United RFC 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 Pontypool United RFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padre Pio RC Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| George Street Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| George St Under Fives at George Street Primary And Nursery School Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| New Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Crane Street Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Amici D'Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Pontypool United RFC
What is Pontypool United RFC's food hygiene rating?
Pontypool United RFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Pontypool United RFC 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 Pontypool United RFC last inspected?
Pontypool United RFC was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Pontypool United RFC?
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 Pontypool United RFC compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Pontypool United RFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Pontypool United RFC 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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