674 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 50.6% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 674 registered food businesses for Blaenau Gwent. Of these, 591 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 50.6% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. The snapshot contains 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Point | NP23 6HN | 0 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Abertillery Kebab House | NP13 1DJ | 1 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Bar One | NP23 4AE | 1 | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Brynmawr Stores | NP23 4AF | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Cinnamon Garden | NP23 5JQ | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Delysia's Cafe | NP22 3DH | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Gwent Snack Foods | NP23 4LU | 1 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Kung Fu | NP23 6BG | 1 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Mai Palace | NP22 4QR | 1 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Noble Balti House Ltd | NP13 1BX | 1 | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Oriental Kitchen | NP13 1DA | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| 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 |
| RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC | NP23 6BP | 1 | Feb 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 299 food businesses in Blaenau Gwent with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 50.6% 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.