Grist Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Grist Family Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 November 2024, 20 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: Hereford House, Market Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HL
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Grist Family Butchers 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% | ← Grist Family Butchers | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Grist Family Butchers 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 Grist Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Foods Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Flames Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Fresh & Fruity Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Doniya Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Mogsy Belle by Michelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
| Festival Service Station Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Grist Family Butchers
What is Grist Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Grist Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Grist Family Butchers 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grist Family Butchers last inspected?
Grist Family Butchers was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Grist Family Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grist Family Butchers compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Grist Family Butchers holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Grist Family Butchers 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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