Willowtown Constitutional Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
Willowtown Constitutional Club 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 6 September 2023, more than 2 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: 102 Mount Pleasant Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JL
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Willowtown Constitutional Club 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% | ← Willowtown Constitutional Club | |
| 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 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 Willowtown Constitutional Club 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 Willowtown Constitutional Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Deano's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Community Cricket Pavilion Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Mogsy Belle by Michelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Global Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Doniya Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Presso Café Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Willowtown Constitutional Club
What is Willowtown Constitutional Club's food hygiene rating?
Willowtown Constitutional Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 6 September 2023.
Is Willowtown Constitutional Club 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 Willowtown Constitutional Club last inspected?
Willowtown Constitutional Club was last inspected on 6 September 2023, more than 2 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 Willowtown Constitutional Club?
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 Willowtown Constitutional Club compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Willowtown Constitutional Club holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Willowtown Constitutional Club 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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