Beacon Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blaenau Gwent
Beacon Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2023, 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: 28b Intermediate Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4SF
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Beacon Lodge among the 298 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 | 298 | 50% | ← Beacon Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ||
| 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 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 Beacon Lodge 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 Beacon Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
| Brynmawr Ed's Conti Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Wine Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Community Fitness Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Beacon Lodge
What is Beacon Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Beacon Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beacon Lodge last inspected?
Beacon Lodge was last inspected on 13 November 2023, 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 Beacon Lodge?
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 Beacon Lodge compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Beacon Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Beacon Lodge 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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