Llanhilleth Miners Institute food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blaenau Gwent
Llanhilleth Miners Institute holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street, Llanhilleth, NP13 2JT
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Llanhilleth Miners Institute 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% | ← Llanhilleth Miners Institute | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Llanhilleth Miners Institute 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 Llanhilleth Miners Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Illtyd Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| GoGoWok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boyals Convenience Store & Post office Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2017 |
| Llanhilleth & District Bowls Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Buns & Crusts Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Family Fun and Play Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Cosmos also T/A The Chip Station Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Llanhilleth Miners Institute
What is Llanhilleth Miners Institute's food hygiene rating?
Llanhilleth Miners Institute has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Llanhilleth Miners Institute 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Llanhilleth Miners Institute last inspected?
Llanhilleth Miners Institute was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Llanhilleth Miners Institute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Llanhilleth Miners Institute compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Llanhilleth Miners Institute holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Llanhilleth Miners Institute 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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