Baileys DIY food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Monmouthshire
Baileys DIY holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Brecon Road, Abergavenny, NP7 7RB
How it compares in Monmouthshire
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 999 rated places in Monmouthshire score this low, about one in 250. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Baileys DIY | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Baileys DIY the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Baileys DIY, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantref Residential Home Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Priory Group Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Cwtch Angels CIC Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Abergavenny Centre Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Nevill Hall League of Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Busy Bumbles School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cantref Primary School School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abergavenny Fine Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Baileys DIY
What is Baileys DIY's food hygiene rating?
Baileys DIY has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Monmouthshire Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Baileys DIY safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Baileys DIY last inspected?
Baileys DIY was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baileys DIY?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baileys DIY compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while Baileys DIY holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Baileys DIY 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 2 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 Monmouthshire, 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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