Morgan Plaza food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
Morgan Plaza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 68 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HG
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Morgan Plaza 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% | ← Morgan Plaza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Morgan Plaza 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 Morgan Plaza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Morgan's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Continental Bar Ebbw Vale Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Post Office Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Morgan Plaza
What is Morgan Plaza's food hygiene rating?
Morgan Plaza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 29 June 2017.
Is Morgan Plaza 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Morgan Plaza last inspected?
Morgan Plaza was last inspected on 29 June 2017, more than 9 years 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 Morgan Plaza?
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 Morgan Plaza compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Morgan Plaza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Morgan Plaza 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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