What is the average food hygiene rating in Torfaen?

The average food hygiene rating in Torfaen is 4.53 out of 5, across 706 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Torfaen compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71.8% of rated premises in Torfaen hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Torfaen 270 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 Torfaen have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

507 food businesses in Torfaen hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.8% of the 706 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Torfaen have a low hygiene rating?

33 food businesses in Torfaen are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Torfaen food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Torfaen (785 establishments on record, 706 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 Torfaen

In Torfaen, 71.8% of 706 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.53/5. These figures cover 785 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Torfaen has 507 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 706 rated premises (71.8%). 33 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

5★ share: 71.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.9 pp
National rank: 270 / 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 Torfaen

5★ Very Good

507 (71.8%)

4★ Good

126 (17.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

40 (5.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

25 (3.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 55 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 24 awaiting inspection and 55 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Torfaen: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Torfaen?: The average food hygiene rating in Torfaen is 4.53 out of 5, across 706 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Torfaen compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.8% of rated premises in Torfaen hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Torfaen 270 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 Torfaen have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 507 food businesses in Torfaen hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.8% of the 706 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Torfaen have a low hygiene rating?: 33 food businesses in Torfaen are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Torfaen food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Torfaen (785 establishments on record, 706 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Torfaen

NP44412 places · 74.7% 5★

Top-rated places in Torfaen

Mount Pleasant InnPub/bar/nightclub · Wesley Street, Old Cwmbran, Cwmbran · NP44 3LX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Blaenafon Cheddar Company LimitedManufacturers/packers · 79-80 Broad Street, Blaenavon, Pontypool · NP4 9NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
West Monmouth SchoolSchool/college/university · Blaendare Road, Pontypool · NP4 5YG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
B & MRetailers - other · Tudor Road, Cwmbran · NP44 3PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Co-opRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 64 Stanley Road, Garndiffaith, Pontypool · NP4 7LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Jungle Peri Peri CwmbranRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Gwent Square, Cwmbran · NP44 1PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 3 Caradoc Road, Cwmbran · NP44 1PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The Parkway Hotel & SpaHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ty Coch Lane, Llantarnam, Cwmbran · NP44 3UW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Tommy's CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Llantarnam Road, Llantarnam, Cwmbran · NP44 3BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
SparRetailers - other · 33a High Street, Pontypool · NP4 6HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Twyn-y-Ffrwd InnPub/bar/nightclub · Twynyffrwd Inn, Ffrwd Road, Abersychan, Pontypool · NP4 8PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
AldiRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 60 Woodside Road, Cwmbran · NP44 3EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Torfaen

Coed Wood StoresRetailers - other · 7a Coed Road, Blaenavon, Pontypool · NP4 9LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2025
Beijing HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36 The Walk, New Inn, Pontypool · NP4 0PU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
Edlogan StoresRetailers - other · 5 Edlogan Square, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran · NP44 2NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Blaenavon Post OfficeRetailers - other · 40 Broad Street, Blaenavon, Pontypool · NP4 9NF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2025
Pontnewynydd Sports and Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Mill Road, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool · NP4 6NG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
Comrades of the Great War ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Market Street, Pontypool · NP4 6JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
Greenmeadow BakeryRetailers - other · 4 Greenmeadow Square, Cwmbran · NP44 4LQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
DinosTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Broad Street, Abersychan, Pontypool · NP4 7BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 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 785 real Food Standards Agency records for Torfaen, of which 706 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.