Express Contract Drying food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Blaenau Gwent
Express Contract Drying 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 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 8, Rassau, NP23 5SD
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Express Contract Drying among the 298 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 | 298 | 50% | ← Express Contract Drying | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ||
| 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 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 Express Contract Drying 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 Express Contract Drying, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Nursery (Pre School) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Rassau General Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Gwent Valleys Evangelism Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Prices of Beaufort Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Express Contract Drying
What is Express Contract Drying's food hygiene rating?
Express Contract Drying has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Express Contract Drying 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 Express Contract Drying last inspected?
Express Contract Drying was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Express Contract Drying?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Express Contract Drying compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Express Contract Drying is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Express Contract Drying 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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