The Book Bocs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blaenau Gwent
The Book Bocs 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 20 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: 10 Church Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BE
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts The Book Bocs 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% | ← The Book Bocs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Book Bocs 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 The Book Bocs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Mini Market Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cafe @ evi Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Book Bocs
What is The Book Bocs's food hygiene rating?
The Book Bocs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Book Bocs 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 The Book Bocs last inspected?
The Book Bocs was last inspected on 20 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 The Book Bocs?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Book Bocs compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and The Book Bocs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Book Bocs 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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