The Pontlottyn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Pontlottyn 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 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 Somerset Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DJ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts The Pontlottyn among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← The Pontlottyn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 The Pontlottyn 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 Pontlottyn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
| Abertillery & District Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Top Shop Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Bear Cafe Music Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Kirstys Kath Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Sajna Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ye Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Pontlottyn
What is The Pontlottyn's food hygiene rating?
The Pontlottyn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 21 August 2024.
Is The Pontlottyn 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 The Pontlottyn last inspected?
The Pontlottyn was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pontlottyn?
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 The Pontlottyn compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and The Pontlottyn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Pontlottyn 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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