Crown Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Crown Hotel 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 12 May 2025, 14 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: Crown Hotel, Varteg Road, Varteg, NP4 8UG
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Crown Hotel 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% | ← Crown Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crown Hotel 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 Crown Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen School School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cwmavon Village Hall Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Varteg Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Garndiffaith Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Garnteg Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Little Ducklings Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2024 |
| Garn Workman's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Family Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Crown Hotel
What is Crown Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Crown Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Crown Hotel 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 Crown Hotel last inspected?
Crown Hotel was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Crown Hotel?
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 Crown Hotel compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Crown Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Crown Hotel 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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