P.I.L.C.S food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
P.I.L.C.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 13 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: Pilkingtons Rugby Football Club, New Road, New Inn, NP4 0TL
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts P.I.L.C.S 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% | ← P.I.L.C.S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 P.I.L.C.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 P.I.L.C.S, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Cupcakes 'N' Dinosaurs Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Cyfeillion Bach Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Hsiang Yang Flower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| BAMA Europa UK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about P.I.L.C.S
What is P.I.L.C.S's food hygiene rating?
P.I.L.C.S has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 13 February 2025.
Is P.I.L.C.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 P.I.L.C.S last inspected?
P.I.L.C.S was last inspected on 13 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 P.I.L.C.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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does P.I.L.C.S compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and P.I.L.C.S is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects P.I.L.C.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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