YGG Pontardawe food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
YGG Pontardawe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontarda, Alltycham Drive, Pontardawe, SA8 4JR
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts YGG Pontardawe 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% | ← YGG Pontardawe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 YGG Pontardawe 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 YGG Pontardawe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Chwarae Pontardawe Caring Premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2016 |
| S&A Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| S&A Honey Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Sweet Butterfly Bakes Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bells Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Ada's Cakery Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Powerbuilding Hardcore Gym Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
| Hing Tai Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about YGG Pontardawe
What is YGG Pontardawe's food hygiene rating?
YGG Pontardawe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 9 July 2025.
Is YGG Pontardawe 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YGG Pontardawe last inspected?
YGG Pontardawe was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months 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 YGG Pontardawe?
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 YGG Pontardawe 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 YGG Pontardawe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects YGG Pontardawe 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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