The Hobby Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Hobby Horse Inn 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Hobby Horse Inn, Greenland Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4DT
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hobby Horse Inn 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% | ← The Hobby Horse Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hobby Horse Inn 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 Hobby Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary’s Community Pantry Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| TN Sai Ltd Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Munchies Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Rustic Stag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about The Hobby Horse Inn
What is The Hobby Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hobby Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Hobby Horse Inn 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 Hobby Horse Inn last inspected?
The Hobby Horse Inn was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 The Hobby Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hobby Horse Inn compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The Hobby Horse Inn holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Hobby Horse Inn 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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