The Cambrian food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Cambrian holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 May 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: 1-2 Castle Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DE
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cambrian 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 Cambrian | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cambrian 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 Cambrian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Circle Store Premier Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Cymru Creations Distributors/Transporters | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Made In Tredegar Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Bedwellty Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Bedwellty Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Fern AFC Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cambrian
What is The Cambrian's food hygiene rating?
The Cambrian has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 14 May 2024.
Is The Cambrian 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cambrian last inspected?
The Cambrian was last inspected on 14 May 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 The Cambrian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Cambrian 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 Cambrian holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Cambrian 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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The Cambrian is one of 130 rated food businesses in Tredegar. See every hygiene rating in Tredegar →
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