Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) 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
This is a fresh result: Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19 Hilltop, Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6PX
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) 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% | ← Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) 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 Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Life Autism Support Group Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Flames Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Fresh & Fruity Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Morgan Plaza Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2017 |
| Morgan's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express)
What is Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express)'s food hygiene rating?
Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) 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 Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) last inspected?
Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express)?
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 Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Hilltop Mini Market (Lifestyle Express) 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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