The Queens Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Queens Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 25 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: Queens Hotel, Abertillery Road, Blaina, NP13 3DY
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Queens Hotel sits behind roughly 298 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ← The Queens Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 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 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 The Queens Hotel 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 The Queens Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina Cons. Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cwmcelyn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Shoda Sauces Europe Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Queens Hotel
What is The Queens Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 25 January 2026.
Is The Queens Hotel 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Queens Hotel last inspected?
The Queens Hotel was last inspected on 25 January 2026, 5 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 The Queens Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Queens Hotel compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The Queens Hotel holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Queens Hotel 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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