What is the average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent?

The average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent is 4.19 out of 5, across 591 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Blaenau Gwent compare with the national average for food hygiene?

48.9% of rated premises in Blaenau Gwent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 30.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Blaenau Gwent 328 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Blaenau Gwent have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

289 food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 48.9% of the 591 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Blaenau Gwent have a low hygiene rating?

39 food businesses in Blaenau Gwent are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Blaenau Gwent food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Blaenau Gwent (655 establishments on record, 591 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Blaenau Gwent

In Blaenau Gwent, 48.9% of 591 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.19/5. These figures cover 655 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Blaenau Gwent has 289 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 591 rated premises (48.9%). 39 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.

5★ share: 48.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -30.8 pp
National rank: 328 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Blaenau Gwent

5★ Very Good

289 (48.9%)

4★ Good

187 (31.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

76 (12.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (2.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

21 (3.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 14 awaiting inspection and 50 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 14 awaiting inspection and 50 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Blaenau Gwent: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent?: The average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent is 4.19 out of 5, across 591 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Blaenau Gwent compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 48.9% of rated premises in Blaenau Gwent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 30.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Blaenau Gwent 328 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Blaenau Gwent have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 289 food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 48.9% of the 591 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Blaenau Gwent have a low hygiene rating?: 39 food businesses in Blaenau Gwent are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Blaenau Gwent food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Blaenau Gwent (655 establishments on record, 591 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Blaenau Gwent

The Beaufort TheatrePub/bar/nightclub · The Beaufort Theatre & Ballroom, Beaufort Hill, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale · NP23 5QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
The Crystal Café (C/O Kenny's Vinyl Vault)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Church Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent · NP13 1DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 8, The Walk, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 6AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Oh My WaffleMobile caterer · NP23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Home BargainsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Home Bargains, Ffordd Cefn Mawr, Rassau, Ebbw Vale · NP23 5AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facilityCaring Premises · Llys Glyncoed, College Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 6LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
Mitch's Fit KitchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent · NP13 1QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
St. Mary’s Community PantryRetailers - other · Saint Marys Roman Catholic Primary School, Catholic Road, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 4EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 March 2026
Zorba Delicacies LtdManufacturers/packers · 12-14 Rassau Industrial Estate, Rassau, Ebbw Vale · NP23 5SD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 March 2026
Yo! To Go!Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tesco Supermarket, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 6TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Delishly Gluten FreeRetailers - other · NP13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 March 2026
OAP Social HallOther catering premises · OAP Social Hall, Bryn Terrace, Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale · NP23 6TZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 March 2026

Places needing improvement in Blaenau Gwent

Food PointTakeaway/sandwich shop · 93 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 6HN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 December 2025
Gwent Snack FoodsManufacturers/packers · Unit 18/19, Barleyfields Industrial Estate, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale · NP23 4LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2025
New Bridgend InnPub/bar/nightclub · Newbridge End Inn, Penybont Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent · NP13 1JF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2024
Brynmawr StoresRetailers - other · 11 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 4AF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025
Georgetown StoresRetailers - other · 1 Edward Terrace, Georgetown, Tredegar · NP22 3JQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 February 2026
Positif Care LtdCaring Premises · Norcote, Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 5NJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 September 2025
Premier Cash & Carry Ltd TA East Pentwyn General StoreRetailers - other · 7 East Pentwyn, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent · NP13 3JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025
Pizza PlusTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 Bailey Street, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent · NP23 4AW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 655 real Food Standards Agency records for Blaenau Gwent, of which 591 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.