The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Torfaen
The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 79-80 Broad Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9NF
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited among the 513 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ← The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 72 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- 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 Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited 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 Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh General Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Cellar Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Blaenavon Post Office Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2025 |
| Premier (Blaenavon Stores) Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bethlehem Chapel Members Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2025 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited
What is The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited last inspected?
The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited 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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