Rae Barton Fruit & Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Rae Barton Fruit & Veg 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: 5 Llanyravon Square, Llanyravon, NP44 8HS
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Rae Barton Fruit & Veg sits behind roughly 511 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 18% | ← Rae Barton Fruit & Veg | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Rae Barton Fruit & Veg 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 Rae Barton Fruit & Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Willis Retail 2 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Crows Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Asaga Noodle Bar Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Douglas Willis Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bobby's Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 1 Mitchell Close Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Caffi'r Goron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Eliza Bear's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Rae Barton Fruit & Veg
What is Rae Barton Fruit & Veg's food hygiene rating?
Rae Barton Fruit & Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Rae Barton Fruit & Veg 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 Rae Barton Fruit & Veg last inspected?
Rae Barton Fruit & Veg was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rae Barton Fruit & Veg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rae Barton Fruit & Veg compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Rae Barton Fruit & Veg holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Rae Barton Fruit & Veg 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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