Premier (Blaenavon Stores) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Premier (Blaenavon Stores) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 25 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
91% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: 26 Broad Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9NE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Premier (Blaenavon Stores) among the 517 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 517 | 72% | ← Premier (Blaenavon Stores) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Premier (Blaenavon Stores) 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 Premier (Blaenavon Stores), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Chapel Members Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Welsh General Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Blaenavon Workmen's Hall Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| The Cellar Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| HM Stores Limited Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 July 2026 |
Questions about Premier (Blaenavon Stores)
What is Premier (Blaenavon Stores)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier (Blaenavon Stores) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Premier (Blaenavon Stores) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier (Blaenavon Stores) last inspected?
Premier (Blaenavon Stores) was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 18 months 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 Premier (Blaenavon Stores)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Premier (Blaenavon Stores) compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Premier (Blaenavon Stores) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Premier (Blaenavon Stores) 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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