Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blaenau Gwent
Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 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.
Address: Llys Glyncoed, College Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6LD
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility 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% | ← Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility 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 Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Blaenau Gwent Indoor Bowls Centre Other catering premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Glyncoed Primary School School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Gwent Valleys Evangelism Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Prices of Beaufort Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| E & S General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Carini's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Rassau General Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility
What is Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility's food hygiene rating?
Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility last inspected?
Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility 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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