Meithrinfa Pontnewydd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torfaen
Meithrinfa Pontnewydd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 June 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: 40 Station Road, Pontnewydd, NP44 1NZ
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Meithrinfa Pontnewydd sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← Meithrinfa Pontnewydd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Meithrinfa Pontnewydd 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 Meithrinfa Pontnewydd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| County Childcare St Davids RC Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Aspris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Meithrinfa Pontnewydd
What is Meithrinfa Pontnewydd's food hygiene rating?
Meithrinfa Pontnewydd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Meithrinfa Pontnewydd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meithrinfa Pontnewydd last inspected?
Meithrinfa Pontnewydd was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Meithrinfa Pontnewydd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meithrinfa Pontnewydd compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Meithrinfa Pontnewydd holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Meithrinfa Pontnewydd 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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