OAP Social Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Blaenau Gwent
OAP Social Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: OAP Social Hall, Bryn Terrace, Waunlwyd, NP23 6TZ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts OAP Social Hall 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% | ← OAP Social Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OAP Social Hall 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 OAP Social Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Ebbw Fawr Community Primary Phase and Pen y Cwm School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about OAP Social Hall
What is OAP Social Hall's food hygiene rating?
OAP Social Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 18 March 2026.
Is OAP Social Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OAP Social Hall last inspected?
OAP Social Hall was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 OAP Social Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does OAP Social Hall compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and OAP Social Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects OAP Social Hall 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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