A B Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
A B Stores 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 22 September 2022, 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: A B Stores, George Street, Pontnewynydd, NP4 8NX
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so A B Stores sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← A B Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 A B Stores 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 A B Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia’s Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Community Meals Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Front Row Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Little Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Pavilion Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Age Connects Torfaen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Pontnewynydd Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about A B Stores
What is A B Stores's food hygiene rating?
A B Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 22 September 2022.
Is A B Stores 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 A B Stores last inspected?
A B Stores was last inspected on 22 September 2022, 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 A B Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A B Stores compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while A B Stores holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects A B Stores 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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