The Pottery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
The Pottery holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 24 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Llanover Road, Blaenavon, NP4 9HT
How it compares in Torfaen
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 709 rated places in Torfaen score this low, about one in 101. 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 | 512 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← The Pottery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Pottery the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 The Pottery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed Wood Stores Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
| Blaenavon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Health Plus Pharmacy Retailers - other | 302 yards away | Exempt | |
| Blaenavon Heritage VC School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Flying Start - Busy Bees Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Cambrian Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Butterflies Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2022 |
Questions about The Pottery
What is The Pottery's food hygiene rating?
The Pottery has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Torfaen Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Pottery safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Pottery last inspected?
The Pottery was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 months 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 The Pottery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Pottery compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while The Pottery holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Pottery 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 2 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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