White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
White Hart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 August 2023, more than 2 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: White Hart, George Street, Pontypool, NP4 6BY
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so White Hart sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← White Hart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 White Hart 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 White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| New Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Crane Street Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| George St Under Fives at George Street Primary And Nursery School Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| George Street Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Artisan Kitchen by SWP Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about White Hart
What is White Hart's food hygiene rating?
White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 10 August 2023.
Is White Hart safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Hart last inspected?
White Hart was last inspected on 10 August 2023, more than 2 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 White Hart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Hart compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while White Hart holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects White Hart 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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