Garn Workman's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Garn Workman's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2026, 2 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: Herberts Road, Garndiffaith, NP4 7QJ
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Garn Workman's among the 517 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 | 517 | 72% | ← Garn Workman's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 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 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 Garn Workman's 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 Garn Workman's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd @ Garnteg Primary School Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Garnteg Primary School School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Garndiffaith Millennium Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Abersychan School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Abersychan Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Garn Workman's
What is Garn Workman's's food hygiene rating?
Garn Workman's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Garn Workman's 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garn Workman's last inspected?
Garn Workman's was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 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 Garn Workman's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garn Workman's compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Garn Workman's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Garn Workman's 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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