Food hygiene ratings in Torfaen
Torfaen inspects and rates 781 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 709 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 72 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Torfaen
Standards here are good: 72% of rated businesses in Torfaen hold the top score of 5, and 90% hold a 4 or better. 29 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Torfaen
Food hygiene ratings for each town Torfaen inspects.
Recently inspected in Torfaen
The most recent inspections published by Torfaen, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Stores | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| One Stop | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Ysgol Panteg | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Candy Corn Bakehouse | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Community Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Cwmbran United Reformed Church | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Curry Box | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Chans Noodle Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| County Hospital | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Mikes News Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Panteg House Bowls Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Retro Bakehouse | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Torfaen
The lowest-rated food businesses in Torfaen are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 21 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Wainfelin Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Woodlands Field Limited | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Dinos | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| After the bell childrens centre | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 March 2026 |
| Hata Cafe | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Comrades of the Great War Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 February 2026 |
| Subway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Greenmeadow Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 December 2025 |
| Garndiffaith Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| The Highway Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 September 2025 |
| Momo & More | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 September 2025 |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 August 2025 |
| Edlogan Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 July 2025 |
| Beijing House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 June 2025 |
| HM Stores Limited | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 May 2025 |
| Blaenavon Post Office | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2025 |
| St Josephs Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2025 |
| Cwrt Bleddyn Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Torfaen
How many food businesses does Torfaen rate?
Torfaen publishes food hygiene ratings for 781 businesses, of which 709 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Torfaen?
72% of rated businesses in Torfaen hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Torfaen have a bad hygiene rating?
29 food businesses in Torfaen hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 21 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Torfaen?
Environmental health officers employed by Torfaen carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Torfaen
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Mitchell Close 5 - Very good
- 3 Little Chums Ltd 5 - Very good
- A B Stores 4 - Good
- A&B Convenience Store 4 - Good
- AA Catering 4 - Good
- Aahar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Abergavenny Fine Foods Limited 5 - Very good
- Abersychan Pharmacy Exempt
- Abersychan School 5 - Very good
- Abersychan Stores 4 - Good
- Abersychan Under Fives 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Able ILS Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Addie's Fruit & Veg 5 - Very good
- After the bell childrens centre 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Age Connects Torfaen 5 - Very good
- Age Connects Torfaen 5 - Very good
- Age Connects Torfaen 5 - Very good
- Albert Stores 4 - Good
- Albie's Two 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Albion Service Station 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Ali's Convenience Stores 4 - Good
- Ali's Fish & Chips 4 - Good
- All Things Sweet 5 - Very good
- Ally's Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- AM PM Vending 5 - Very good
- Amara Eats 5 - Very good
- Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities 5 - Very good
- Amici D'Italia 5 - Very good
- Andrews breakki 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Annie’s Vegan Treats 5 - Very good
- Appetite Catering Services 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ CG Torfaen Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ Cwmbran High School 5 - Very good
- Artisan Kitchen by SWP 5 - Very good
- ASAGA Noodle Bar 4 - Good
- Asaga Noodle Bar Limited 5 - Very good
- Asda Cafe 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Cwmbran 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Folly Tower 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ashbridge Inn 4 - Good
- Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd 4 - Good
- Aspris Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aunty Betty's Homemade Scottish Tablet 5 - Very good
- Authentic Thai Food 5 - Very good
- Avondale Service Station Ltd 4 - Good
- B & M 5 - Very good
- B Braun Avitum UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- B&Q Limited Exempt
- Baked By Bridge Awaiting inspection
- Balti King 5 - Very good
- BAMA Europa UK Limited 5 - Very good
- Bare Grillz 4 - Good
- BBQ & Pizza World 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Be:vito 5 - Very good
- Beijing House 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Bella's Catering Services 5 - Very good
- Belle Vue Childrens Nursery 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →