Cambrian Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Cambrian Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 82 Llanover Road, Blaenavon, NP4 9HR
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Cambrian Inn 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% | ← Cambrian Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cambrian Inn 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 Cambrian Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Plus Pharmacy Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Exempt | |
| Blaenavon Heritage VC School School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Flying Start - Busy Bees Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Butterflies Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Blaenavon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2022 |
| Coed Wood Stores Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
| The Pottery Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Cambrian Inn
What is Cambrian Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cambrian Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Cambrian Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cambrian Inn last inspected?
Cambrian Inn was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Cambrian Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cambrian Inn compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Cambrian Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Cambrian Inn 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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