Yew Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
Yew Tree Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Yew Tree Inn, Railway Terrace, Blaina, NP13 3BU
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Yew Tree Inn among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Yew Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Yew Tree Inn 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 Yew Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina Cons. Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cwmcelyn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Shoda Sauces Europe Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Coed y Garn Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Yew Tree Inn
What is Yew Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Yew Tree Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yew Tree Inn last inspected?
Yew Tree Inn was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Yew Tree Inn?
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 Yew Tree Inn compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Yew Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Yew Tree Inn 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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