Golden Gate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torfaen
Golden Gate holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Golden Gate was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Station Road, Pontnewydd, NP44 1NZ
How it compares in Torfaen
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 709 rated places in Torfaen score this low, about one in 709. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 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% | ← Golden Gate |
A further 72 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Golden Gate the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| County Childcare St Davids RC Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Croesyceiliog Playgroup at The Annex Woodland Road Social Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Croesy and Llanyravon Food Share HWB Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Building Blocks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aspris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Golden Gate
What is Golden Gate's food hygiene rating?
Golden Gate has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Torfaen Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Golden Gate safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Golden Gate last inspected?
Golden Gate was last inspected on 21 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 Golden Gate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Gate compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Gate holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Golden Gate 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torfaen, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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