Abersychan Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Abersychan Stores 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 10 February 2020, more than 6 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: 132 High Street, Abersychan, NP4 7AD
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Abersychan Stores sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← Abersychan Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 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 Abersychan Stores 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 Abersychan Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scam's Chip & Fin Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Abersychan Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Indiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Randell's Butchers Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Osito's / La Cueva Tapas Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Abersychan School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Abersychan Stores
What is Abersychan Stores's food hygiene rating?
Abersychan Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 10 February 2020.
Is Abersychan Stores 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 Abersychan Stores last inspected?
Abersychan Stores was last inspected on 10 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abersychan Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abersychan Stores compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Abersychan Stores holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Abersychan Stores 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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