M & J Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
M & J Veg 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 22 November 2017, more than 8 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.
Address: 36 Church Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DB
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so M & J Veg sits behind roughly 299 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ← M & J Veg | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 M & J Veg 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 M & J Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphletts Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Crystal Café (C/O Kenny's Vinyl Vault) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Church Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Fradds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| HKR Family Shopper Limited Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ebenezer Baptist Church CIO Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about M & J Veg
What is M & J Veg's food hygiene rating?
M & J Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 22 November 2017.
Is M & J Veg 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 M & J Veg last inspected?
M & J Veg was last inspected on 22 November 2017, more than 8 years 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 M & J Veg?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & J Veg compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while M & J Veg holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects M & J Veg 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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