Eastern Valley Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Eastern Valley Foodbank 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
This is a fresh result: Eastern Valley Foodbank was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: The Citadel, Park Road, Penygarn, NP4 6JH
How this rating has changed
Eastern Valley Foodbank was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Eastern Valley Foodbank among the 517 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 | 517 | 72% | ← Eastern Valley Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 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 Eastern Valley Foodbank 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 Eastern Valley Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Gaming Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
| Chartwells at St Albans RC School School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Plas-Y-Garn Care Home Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Crane Street Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Artisan Kitchen by SWP Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Food 4 U 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Jon's Sweet Box Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Eastern Valley Foodbank
What is Eastern Valley Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Valley Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Eastern Valley Foodbank 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 Eastern Valley Foodbank last inspected?
Eastern Valley Foodbank was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month 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 Eastern Valley Foodbank?
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 Eastern Valley Foodbank compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Eastern Valley Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Eastern Valley Foodbank 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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Eastern Valley Foodbank is one of 295 rated food businesses in Pontypool. See every hygiene rating in Pontypool →
Torfaen inspects and rates 797 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Torfaen →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/
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