The Picture House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Picture House 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: Market Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HP
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts The Picture House 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% | ← The Picture House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Picture House 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 Picture House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Foods Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Presso Café Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Doniya Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Mogsy Belle by Michelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Flames Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Fresh & Fruity Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Deano's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The Picture House
What is The Picture House's food hygiene rating?
The Picture House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 25 June 2025.
Is The Picture House 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 The Picture House last inspected?
The Picture House was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 The Picture House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Picture House compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and The Picture House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Picture House 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 Picture House is one of 182 rated food businesses in Ebbw Vale. See every hygiene rating in Ebbw Vale →
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