Six Bells Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
Six Bells Hotel 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 24 January 2024, 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: Six Bells Hotel, Victoria Road, Six Bells, NP13 2LX
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Six Bells Hotel 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% | ← Six Bells Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Six Bells Hotel 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 Six Bells Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery Learning Community School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Premier Six Bells Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Six Bells Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Abertillery Bluebirds AFC Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ex Home Guard Officers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2018 |
| Abertillery News and Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about Six Bells Hotel
What is Six Bells Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Six Bells Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Six Bells Hotel 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 Six Bells Hotel last inspected?
Six Bells Hotel was last inspected on 24 January 2024, 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 Six Bells Hotel?
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 Six Bells Hotel compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Six Bells Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Six Bells Hotel 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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