Lotus food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torfaen
Lotus holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 December 2025, 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: 62 Broad Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9NH
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← Lotus | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lotus 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 Lotus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Post Office Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2025 |
| The Cellar Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Welsh General Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Blaenavon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 August 2024 |
| Premier (Blaenavon Stores) Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bethlehem Chapel Members Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Lotus
What is Lotus's food hygiene rating?
Lotus has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Lotus 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotus last inspected?
Lotus was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months 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 Lotus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lotus compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Lotus holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Lotus 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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