The Sugar Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
The Sugar Shack 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 January 2024, more than 2 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: 4 Gwent Shopping Centre, Tredegar, NP22 3EJ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sugar Shack sits behind roughly 298 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ← The Sugar Shack | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sugar Shack 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 Sugar Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Lucky Strike Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Good Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Fern AFC Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Central Surgery Care Home Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about The Sugar Shack
What is The Sugar Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Sugar Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 22 January 2024.
Is The Sugar Shack 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 The Sugar Shack last inspected?
The Sugar Shack was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Sugar Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sugar Shack 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 Sugar Shack holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Sugar Shack 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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