The Other Place food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The Other Place 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 7 March 2018, more than 8 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: The Other Place, 9 Ynysderw Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Other Place among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← The Other Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 The Other Place 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 Other Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2017 |
| Pontardawe Rugby Club and Scrum 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cwmtawe Community School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Hazza Treatz Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Lullaby's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Little Trams Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Lidl Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
Questions about The Other Place
What is The Other Place's food hygiene rating?
The Other Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 7 March 2018.
Is The Other Place 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 Other Place last inspected?
The Other Place was last inspected on 7 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Other Place?
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 The Other Place compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and The Other Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Other Place 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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