The Old White Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Old White Horse Inn 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: 12 High Street, Pontneddfechan, Glynneath, SA11 5NP
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old White Horse Inn sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← The Old White Horse Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Old White Horse Inn 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 The Old White Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bont Girl Bakes Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Sgwd Gwladys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Glynneath Golf Club (Kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2026 |
| The Dinas Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 407 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 September 2016 |
| Dough n Deer Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Glynmelyn Cheese Box & Desserts Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about The Old White Horse Inn
What is The Old White Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old White Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 21 October 2025.
Is The Old White Horse Inn 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 The Old White Horse Inn last inspected?
The Old White Horse Inn was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old White Horse Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old White Horse Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Old White Horse Inn holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Old White Horse Inn 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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