Blaenavon Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torfaen
Blaenavon Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 August 2024, more than 2 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.
This sits in the middle for Torfaen, where 3% of rated places score below 3 and 91% score 4 or 5. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: 40 High Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9PZ
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How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Blaenavon Social Club sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ← Blaenavon Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blaenavon Social Club 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 Blaenavon Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Post Office Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2025 |
| The Cellar Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Welsh General Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2025 |
| The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Premier (Blaenavon Stores) Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bethlehem Chapel Members Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Blaenavon Social Club
What is Blaenavon Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Blaenavon Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torfaen Council on 16 August 2024.
Is Blaenavon Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Blaenavon Social Club last inspected?
Blaenavon Social Club was last inspected on 16 August 2024, more than 2 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 Blaenavon Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blaenavon Social Club compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Blaenavon Social Club holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Blaenavon Social Club 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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