Food Point food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blaenau Gwent
Food Point holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 93 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HN
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 594 rated places in Blaenau Gwent score this low, about one in 594. By contrast 50% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Food Point |
A further 70 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Food Point the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food Point, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Bar Ebbw Vale Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Morgan Plaza Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2017 |
| Morgan's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
Questions about Food Point
What is Food Point's food hygiene rating?
Food Point has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Food Point safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Food Point last inspected?
Food Point was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 6 months 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 Food Point?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Point compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Food Point holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Food Point 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blaenau Gwent, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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