Martin's Newsbox food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
Martin's Newsbox 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 20 February 2020, more than 6 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: 2 Carmel Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DG
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Martin's Newsbox sits behind roughly 298 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ← Martin's Newsbox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 69 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Martin's Newsbox 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 Martin's Newsbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sajna Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Bear Cafe Music Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Pontlottyn Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Ho Ho Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
| Kirstys Kath Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ye Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abertillery & District Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Martin's Newsbox
What is Martin's Newsbox's food hygiene rating?
Martin's Newsbox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 20 February 2020.
Is Martin's Newsbox 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 Martin's Newsbox last inspected?
Martin's Newsbox was last inspected on 20 February 2020, more than 6 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 Martin's Newsbox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Martin's Newsbox compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Martin's Newsbox holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Martin's Newsbox 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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