Ponthir Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Torfaen
Ponthir Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2024, 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: Ponthir Village Hall, Caerleon Road, Ponthir, NP18 1GX
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Ponthir Village Hall among the 513 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 | 513 | 72% | ← Ponthir Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Ponthir Village Hall 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 Ponthir Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Connects Torfaen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Barneys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Chartwells@ Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Ponthir Village Hall
What is Ponthir Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Ponthir Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Ponthir Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponthir Village Hall last inspected?
Ponthir Village Hall was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 Ponthir Village Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ponthir Village Hall compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Ponthir Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Ponthir Village Hall 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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