Polo Grounds Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torfaen
Polo Grounds Diner holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 1 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Polo Grounds, New Inn Pontypool, NP4 0TW
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Polo Grounds Diner 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% | ← Polo Grounds Diner | |
| 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 Polo Grounds Diner 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 Polo Grounds Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bite Mobile caterer | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Cupcakes 'N' Dinosaurs Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Foodie Shack & Deli Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Harvester Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| County Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| BAMA Europa UK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Polo Grounds Diner
What is Polo Grounds Diner's food hygiene rating?
Polo Grounds Diner has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Polo Grounds Diner 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Polo Grounds Diner last inspected?
Polo Grounds Diner was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Polo Grounds Diner?
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 Polo Grounds Diner compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Polo Grounds Diner holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Polo Grounds Diner 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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