656 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 50.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Blaenau Gwent are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Blaenau Gwent currently has 656 registered food businesses. Of these, 582 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 50.2% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. There are currently 20 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Point | NP23 6HN | 0 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Bank House Nursing Home | NP23 5EY | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Brynmawr Stores | NP23 4AF | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Chilton Place | NP23 4DZ | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Delysia's Cafe | NP22 3DH | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Ebbw Fawr Learning Community | NP23 6GL | 1 | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Fir Tree | NP22 4LH | 1 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Gwent Snack Foods | NP23 4LU | 1 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Henwaun Stores | NP13 3DT | 1 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| New Bridgend Inn | NP13 1JF | 1 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Planet Fitness Ltd | NP22 4QZ | 1 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Positif Care Ltd | NP23 5NJ | 1 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Premier Cash & Carry Ltd TA East Pentwyn General S | NP13 3JE | 1 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Prices of Beaufort | NP23 5PE | 1 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Shorts Butchers | NP13 2JA | 1 | Feb 18, 2025 |
There are currently 292 food businesses in Blaenau Gwent with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 50.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Blaenau Gwent depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.