Front Row Food food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torfaen
Front Row Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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: Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Church Road, Blaenavon, NP4 9AS
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Front Row Food among the 512 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 | 512 | 72% | ← Front Row Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 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 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 Front Row Food 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 Front Row Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Blaenavon Workmen's Hall Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2020 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 224 yards away | Exempt | |
| Blaenavon Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Forgeside Rugby Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Heritage Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Honey Bee Cwtch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Front Row Food
What is Front Row Food's food hygiene rating?
Front Row Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Front Row Food 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Front Row Food last inspected?
Front Row Food was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Front Row Food?
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 Front Row Food compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Front Row Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Front Row Food 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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