The Cellar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
The Cellar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2025, 16 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: 39a Broad Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9NF
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts The Cellar among the 511 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 511 | 72% | ← The Cellar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 The Cellar 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 The Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Blaenavon Post Office Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2025 |
| Welsh General Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2025 |
| Premier (Blaenavon Stores) Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bethlehem Chapel Members Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Blaenavon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 August 2024 |
Questions about The Cellar
What is The Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 10 March 2025.
Is The Cellar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cellar last inspected?
The Cellar was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months 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 The Cellar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cellar compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and The Cellar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Cellar 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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