The Iron Duke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
The Iron Duke 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: 130-131 Osborne Road, Pontypool, NP4 6LT
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts The Iron Duke 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% | ← The Iron Duke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Iron Duke 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 Iron Duke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Crane Street Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| New Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Artisan Kitchen by SWP Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Food 4 U 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Jon's Sweet Box Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Iron Duke
What is The Iron Duke's food hygiene rating?
The Iron Duke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Iron Duke 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 Iron Duke last inspected?
The Iron Duke was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 The Iron Duke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Iron Duke compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and The Iron Duke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Iron Duke 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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