Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Village Store 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Village Stores, Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3YT
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Store 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% | ← Village Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Village Store 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 Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Bear's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Douglas Willis Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Asaga Noodle Bar Limited Manufacturers/packers | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Belle Vue Childrens Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bobby's Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cwmbran United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Crownbridge School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Village Store
What is Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Village Store 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 Village Store last inspected?
Village Store was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Store compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Village Store holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Village Store 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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