HM Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
HM Stores Limited holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: HM Stores Limited was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: 2 Market Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9ET
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near HM Stores Limited
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
HM Stores Limited has gone backwards: it held a 1 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 1 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torfaen
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 720 rated places in Torfaen score this low, about one in 720. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← HM Stores Limited |
A further 77 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 HM Stores Limited the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to HM Stores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bethlehem Chapel Members Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Premier (Blaenavon Stores) Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 125 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Blaenavon Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Forgeside Rugby Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about HM Stores Limited
What is HM Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
HM Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Torfaen Council on 21 July 2026.
Is HM Stores Limited safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was HM Stores Limited last inspected?
HM Stores Limited was last inspected on 21 July 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 HM Stores Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HM Stores Limited compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while HM Stores Limited holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects HM Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torfaen, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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