The Talisman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Talisman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Talisman, Market Square, Brynmawr, NP23 4AJ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Talisman sits behind roughly 299 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ← The Talisman | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Talisman none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Talisman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Community Fitness Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Wine Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| TN Sai Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Wong's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| The Rustic Stag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| King William IV Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Brynmawr Ed's Conti Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Talisman
What is The Talisman's food hygiene rating?
The Talisman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Talisman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Talisman last inspected?
The Talisman was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Talisman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Talisman compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The Talisman holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Talisman and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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