Gelynos Frostbites food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Gelynos Frostbites holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 June 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 302, Woodside Way, Cwmbran, NP44 5BR
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Gelynos Frostbites sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← Gelynos Frostbites | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Gelynos Frostbites 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 Gelynos Frostbites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be:vito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Ellie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Craig Elding Manufacturers/packers | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Forgehammer Community Social Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Costa at Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Four Seasons Caterers Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Buzzy Bees Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Gelynos Frostbites
What is Gelynos Frostbites's food hygiene rating?
Gelynos Frostbites has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Gelynos Frostbites safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gelynos Frostbites last inspected?
Gelynos Frostbites was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gelynos Frostbites?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gelynos Frostbites compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Gelynos Frostbites holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Gelynos Frostbites 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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