Flying Start Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Flying Start Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 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: Alma Street, Abertillery, NP13 1YL
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Flying Start Pantry 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% | ← Flying Start Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Flying Start Pantry 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 Flying Start Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack & Jill Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Abertillery Learning Community Secondary Campus School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Abertillery Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2020 |
| Mitch's Fit Kitch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Pen Y Bont Care Home Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Five Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| HKR Family Shopper Limited Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fradds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Flying Start Pantry
What is Flying Start Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Flying Start Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Flying Start Pantry 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Start Pantry last inspected?
Flying Start Pantry was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 Flying Start Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flying Start Pantry compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Start Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Flying Start Pantry 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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