Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel

Pontardawe

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 February 2026 by Neath Port Talbot.

What does this rating mean?

Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel in Pontardawe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

123 Herbert Street,
Pontardawe,
Neath Port Talbot,
SA8 4ED

Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel?

Food hygiene at Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel is inspected by Neath Port Talbot, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.npt.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel

What is Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel’s food hygiene rating?

Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 February 2026.

When was Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel last inspected?

Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel was last inspected by Neath Port Talbot on 19 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.