The Range food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
The Range holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 November 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: The Range, Lakeside Retail Park, Nantyglo, NP23 4SL
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Range sits behind roughly 298 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ← The Range | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Range 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 The Range, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Willow Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Poundland Ltd Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Best Bite Biscuits Manufacturers/packers | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Snackeroo Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Mex. Co Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Vanity Waffles Mobile caterer | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Blaenau Gwent School Meals Catering Service Other catering premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about The Range
What is The Range's food hygiene rating?
The Range has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 30 November 2023.
Is The Range 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Range last inspected?
The Range was last inspected on 30 November 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 The Range?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Range compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The Range holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Range 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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