Age Connects Torfaen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torfaen
Age Connects Torfaen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 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: Pontnewynydd Community Centre, Zion Hill, Pontnewynydd, NP4 6QS
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Age Connects Torfaen 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% | ← Age Connects Torfaen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Age Connects Torfaen 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 Age Connects Torfaen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewynydd Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cwm-Unity Cwtch Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Claudia’s Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Front Row Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Little Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Community Meals Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Age Connects Torfaen
What is Age Connects Torfaen's food hygiene rating?
Age Connects Torfaen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Age Connects Torfaen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age Connects Torfaen last inspected?
Age Connects Torfaen was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Age Connects Torfaen?
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 Age Connects Torfaen compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Age Connects Torfaen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Age Connects Torfaen 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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