The Sweet Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
The Sweet Stop 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 18 June 2026, 2 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: 95 Broad Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9ND
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Sweet Stop
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Sweet Stop was re-inspected on 18 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sweet Stop sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← The Sweet Stop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Sweet Stop 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 Sweet Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Forgeside Rugby Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Heritage Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Honey Bee Cwtch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Rehmat Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 January 2025 |
| Mr Fruity Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 10 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Sweet Stop
What is The Sweet Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Sweet Stop 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 The Sweet Stop last inspected?
The Sweet Stop was last inspected on 18 June 2026, 2 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 The Sweet Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Sweet Stop compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while The Sweet Stop holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects The Sweet Stop 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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The Sweet Stop is one of 295 rated food businesses in Pontypool. See every hygiene rating in Pontypool →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/
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