New Bridgend Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
New Bridgend Inn 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
This is a fresh result: New Bridgend Inn was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
81% of rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blaenau Gwent ratings →
Address: Newbridge End Inn, Penybont Road, Abertillery, NP13 1JF
How this rating has changed
New Bridgend Inn has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
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 Blaenau Gwent
That puts New Bridgend Inn among the 297 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 | 297 | 50% | ← New Bridgend Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 184 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 New Bridgend Inn 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 New Bridgend Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Pit Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Abertillery Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2020 |
| Mitch's Fit Kitch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Jack & Jill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Abertillery Learning Community Secondary Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Flying Start Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Pen Y Bont Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Five Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about New Bridgend Inn
What is New Bridgend Inn's food hygiene rating?
New Bridgend Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 5 August 2026.
Is New Bridgend Inn 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 New Bridgend Inn last inspected?
New Bridgend Inn was last inspected on 5 August 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 New Bridgend Inn?
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 New Bridgend Inn compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 589 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and New Bridgend Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects New Bridgend Inn 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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New Bridgend Inn is one of 118 rated food businesses in Abertillery. See every hygiene rating in Abertillery →
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