Food Hygiene Ratings in Torfaen

781 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.2% rated "very good".

781
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
23
Rated 0 or 1
72.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.2%514
Good18.1%129
Satisfactory5.6%40
Improvement Needed0.8%6
Major Improvement3.1%22
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other18023.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen11214.3%
Caring Premises9612.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub9211.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop8510.9%
Other catering premises8410.8%
Mobile caterer445.6%
School/college/university384.9%

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.

The source snapshot contains 781 registered food businesses for Torfaen. Of these, 712 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 23 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Golden GateNP44 1NZ0May 21, 2026
After the bell childrens centreNP4 8BU1Mar 13, 2026
Beijing HouseNP4 0PU1Jun 10, 2025
Blaenavon Post OfficeNP4 9NF1Apr 30, 2025
Coed Wood StoresNP4 9LJ1Jan 09, 2025
Comrades of the Great War ClubNP4 6JN1Feb 27, 2026
Cwrt Bleddyn StoresNP44 7JB1Feb 13, 2025
DinosNP4 7BQ1Mar 19, 2026
Edlogan StoresNP44 2NR1Jul 24, 2025
Garndiffaith Convenience StoreNP4 7LH1Dec 09, 2025
Greenmeadow BakeryNP44 4LQ1Dec 10, 2025
Hata CafeNP44 1PW1Mar 05, 2026
HM Stores LimitedNP4 9ET1May 30, 2025
Momo & MoreNP441Sep 05, 2025
Pontnewynydd Sports and Social ClubNP4 6NG1Sep 10, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Torfaen have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 514 food businesses in Torfaen with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.2% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Torfaen?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Torfaen?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies