Pontypool Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Pontypool Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2023, more than 3 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: Rockhill Road, Pontymoile, NP4 8AN
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Pontypool Service Station among the 511 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 | 511 | 72% | ← Pontypool Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 72 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Service Station 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 Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Golden Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| County Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Hargun Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Chartwells at St Albans RC School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Pontypool Service Station
What is Pontypool Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Pontypool Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 27 January 2023.
Is Pontypool Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pontypool Service Station last inspected?
Pontypool Service Station was last inspected on 27 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pontypool Service Station compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Pontypool Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Pontypool Service Station 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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