Gilwern Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Monmouthshire
Gilwern Garage 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 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Gilwern Garage, Crickhowell Road, Gilwern Abergavenny, NP7 0DF
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Gilwern Garage among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Gilwern Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Gilwern Garage 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 Gilwern Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lodge Brecon Beacons Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bromfields Butchers Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| J & M Williams (Brynmawr) Ltd Retailers - other | 215 yards away | Exempt | |
| Gilwern Village Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Towpath Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| The Beaufort Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Road House Narrowboats Retailers - other | 259 yards away | Exempt | |
| Londis Stores Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Gilwern Garage
What is Gilwern Garage's food hygiene rating?
Gilwern Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Gilwern Garage 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 Gilwern Garage last inspected?
Gilwern Garage was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilwern Garage?
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 Gilwern Garage compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gilwern Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Gilwern Garage 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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