The New Swan Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The New Swan 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: New Swan Hotel, 50 Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera, SA9 2HY
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The New Swan 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 New Swan 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The New Swan Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake & Bake Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Emilia's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Ystalyfera Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cylch Ti a Fi (Tiddlywinks) Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2012 |
| The Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2014 |
| Y G Ystalyfera inc Cafe Graig School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Valley Butchers Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
Questions about The New Swan Hotel
What is The New Swan Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The New Swan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The New Swan 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 New Swan Hotel last inspected?
The New Swan Hotel was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
How does The New Swan 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 New Swan Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The New Swan 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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