Ali's Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Ali's Convenience Stores 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 20 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
91% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: 18-22 Glen View Road, Trevethin, NP4 8ED
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Ali's Convenience Stores sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← Ali's Convenience Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 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 Very 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 Ali's Convenience Stores 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 Ali's Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gofal Plant yr Enfys Gwynllyw Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Community Meals Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Claudia’s Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Pavilion Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Front Row Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Osito's / La Cueva Tapas Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Ali's Convenience Stores
What is Ali's Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ali's Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Ali's Convenience Stores 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 Ali's Convenience Stores last inspected?
Ali's Convenience Stores was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 18 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 Ali's Convenience Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ali's Convenience Stores compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Ali's Convenience Stores holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Ali's Convenience Stores 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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