BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen 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 10 December 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: Willowtown Primary School, Brynheulog Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6NJ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen 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% | ← BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen 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 BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Deano's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Global Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Presso Café Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Flames Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Fresh & Fruity Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen
What is BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 10 December 2025.
Is BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen 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 BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen last inspected?
BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen was last inspected on 10 December 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 BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects BBB Community Shop, Garden & Kitchen 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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