Blinkin Owl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Blinkin Owl holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: The Blinkin Owl, Oxtens, Coed Eva, NP44 4TP
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Blinkin Owl among the 513 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 513 | 72% | ← Blinkin Owl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Blinkin Owl 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 Blinkin Owl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed Eva Primary School School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Fairewater coffee cwmbran Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Fairwater Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Franklins Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Clwb Plant Y Tri arth Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Fairhill Warm Welcome Space Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Blenheim Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Blinkin Owl
What is Blinkin Owl's food hygiene rating?
Blinkin Owl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Blinkin Owl 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blinkin Owl last inspected?
Blinkin Owl was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Blinkin Owl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blinkin Owl compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Blinkin Owl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Blinkin Owl 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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