Boyals Convenience Store & Post office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Boyals Convenience Store & Post office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2017, more than 8 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: 9-13 Commercial Road, Llanhilleth, NP13 2JA
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Boyals Convenience Store & Post office among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Boyals Convenience Store & Post office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 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 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 Boyals Convenience Store & Post office 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 Boyals Convenience Store & Post office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoGoWok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| St Illtyd Primary School School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Buns & Crusts Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Llanhilleth & District Bowls Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Family Fun and Play Caring Premises | 0.6 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 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Boyals Convenience Store & Post office
What is Boyals Convenience Store & Post office's food hygiene rating?
Boyals Convenience Store & Post office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 22 August 2017.
Is Boyals Convenience Store & Post office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boyals Convenience Store & Post office last inspected?
Boyals Convenience Store & Post office was last inspected on 22 August 2017, more than 8 years 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 Boyals Convenience Store & Post office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boyals Convenience Store & Post office compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Boyals Convenience Store & Post office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Boyals Convenience Store & Post office 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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