799 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.6% 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. 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 799 registered food businesses for Torfaen. Of these, 726 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Crane | NP4 6LY | 0 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| HM Stores Limited | NP4 9ET | 0 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Premier (Blaenavon Stores) | NP4 9NE | 0 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| After the bell childrens centre | NP4 8BU | 1 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Coed Wood Stores | NP4 9LJ | 1 | Jan 09, 2025 |
| Comrades of the Great War Club | NP4 6JN | 1 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| D&SG Sausage Ltd | NP44 3AX | 1 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Edlogan Stores | NP44 2NR | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Garndiffaith Convenience Store | NP4 7LH | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Golden Gate | NP44 1NZ | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Greenmeadow Bakery | NP44 4LQ | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Momo & More | NP44 | 1 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Pizza Truck Cwmbran | NP44 | 1 | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | NP4 6NG | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | NP4 6HN | 1 | Aug 22, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 520 food businesses in Torfaen with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.6% 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 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.