777 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Torfaen 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.
Torfaen currently has 777 registered food businesses. Of these, 711 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hata Cafe | NP44 1PW | 0 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| AM PM Vending | NP4 | 1 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Asaga Noodle Bar Limited | NP44 3AS | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Beijing House | NP4 0PU | 1 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Blaenavon Post Office | NP4 9NF | 1 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Coed Wood Stores | NP4 9LJ | 1 | Jan 09, 2025 |
| Cwrt Bleddyn Stores | NP44 7JB | 1 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Edlogan Stores | NP44 2NR | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Garndiffaith Convenience Store | NP4 7LH | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Greenmeadow Bakery | NP44 4LQ | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| HM Stores Limited | NP4 9ET | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| Momo & More | NP44 | 1 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | NP4 6NG | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | NP4 6HN | 1 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Premier Express | NP4 8BN | 1 | Nov 28, 2024 |
There are currently 500 food businesses in Torfaen with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.3% 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 Torfaen 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.