Pontypool has 202 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 66% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 11 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Pontypool.
20 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
16 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport (Newport) | 960 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Cwmbrân | 345 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Blaenavon | 52 | 4.4/5 | 72% |
| Abersychan | 50 | 4.2/5 | 56% |
| Ponthir | 13 | 4.3/5 | 58% |
| Mamhilad | 12 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
There are currently 202 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Pontypool, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Pontypool, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 66% of rated businesses in Pontypool hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Pontypool are carried out by Torfaen. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Pontypool was last updated on 28 June 2026.