Central Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Central Garage holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 April 2025, 15 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: Central Garage, Abertillery Road, Blaina, NP13 3DN
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Garage sits behind roughly 484 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ← Central Garage | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Central 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 Central Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina Cons. Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cwmcelyn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Shoda Sauces Europe Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Central Garage
What is Central Garage's food hygiene rating?
Central Garage has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Central Garage safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Central Garage last inspected?
Central Garage was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months 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 Central Garage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Garage compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Central Garage holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Central 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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Central Garage is one of 32 rated food businesses in Blaina. See every hygiene rating in Blaina →
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