3S Convenience Store and Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
3S Convenience Store and Off Licence 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 1 Cwm Cottage Road, Abertillery, NP13 1AT
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence 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% | ← 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence 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 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Home Guard Officers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2018 |
| Abertillery News and Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2023 |
| Ye Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abertillery & District Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Pontlottyn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Ho Ho Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Bear Cafe Music Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence
What is 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
3S Convenience Store and Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 3 March 2026.
Is 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence 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 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence last inspected?
3S Convenience Store and Off Licence was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects 3S Convenience Store and Off Licence 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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