Brynithel Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Brynithel Convenience Store 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 21 March 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: 52a Bryn Terrace, Brynithel, NP13 2HF
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Brynithel Convenience Store sits behind roughly 299 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ← Brynithel Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Brynithel Convenience Store 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 Brynithel Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Buns & Crusts Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Boyals Convenience Store & Post office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2017 |
| Elysium Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| GoGoWok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aberbeeg Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| St Illtyd Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Brynithel Convenience Store
What is Brynithel Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Brynithel Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 21 March 2024.
Is Brynithel Convenience Store 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 Brynithel Convenience Store last inspected?
Brynithel Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 March 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 Brynithel Convenience Store?
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 Brynithel Convenience Store compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Brynithel Convenience Store holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Brynithel Convenience Store 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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