Shoda Sauces Europe food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Blaenau Gwent
Shoda Sauces Europe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: Unit 19-20, Rising Sun Industrial Estate, Blaina, NP13 3JW
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Shoda Sauces Europe among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Shoda Sauces Europe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Shoda Sauces Europe 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 Shoda Sauces Europe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcelyn Care Home Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Coed y Garn Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Blaina Cons. Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Shoda Sauces Europe
What is Shoda Sauces Europe's food hygiene rating?
Shoda Sauces Europe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Shoda Sauces Europe 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shoda Sauces Europe last inspected?
Shoda Sauces Europe was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months 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 Shoda Sauces Europe?
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 Shoda Sauces Europe compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Shoda Sauces Europe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Shoda Sauces Europe 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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