Carousel food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Carousel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 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: 9 Gwent Square, Cwmbran, NP44 1PN
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Carousel 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% | ← Carousel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Carousel 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 Carousel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| East2West Mobile caterer | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Carro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Congress Theatre Company Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Douglas Willis & DW Food to Go Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aspris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Carousel
What is Carousel's food hygiene rating?
Carousel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 5 September 2023.
Is Carousel 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carousel last inspected?
Carousel was last inspected on 5 September 2023, more than 2 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 Carousel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Carousel compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Carousel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Carousel 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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Understanding this rating
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Carousel is one of 342 rated food businesses in Cwmbran. See every hygiene rating in Cwmbran →
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