McDonald's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blaenau Gwent
McDonald's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: Mcdonalds Restaurant, The Walk, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AY
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts McDonald's among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ← McDonald's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 McDonald's 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 McDonald's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Continental Bar Ebbw Vale Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Morgan Plaza Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2017 |
| Morgan's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about McDonald's
What is McDonald's's food hygiene rating?
McDonald's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 26 February 2025.
Is McDonald's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonald's last inspected?
McDonald's was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 McDonald's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McDonald's compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and McDonald's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects McDonald's 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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Understanding this rating
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