The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blaenau Gwent
The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 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: Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5AZ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse sits behind roughly 484 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ← The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 69 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 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 The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse 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 Pont-y-Gof Playhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Community Cricket Pavilion Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Deano's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Mogsy Belle by Michelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Doniya Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Global Foods Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Presso Café Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse
What is The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse last inspected?
The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Pont-y-Gof Playhouse 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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