Cwm Comrades Club & Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
Cwm Comrades Club & Institute 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 14 February 2024, 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: 86 Marine Street, Cwm, NP23 7SX
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Cwm Comrades Club & Institute 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% | ← Cwm Comrades Club & Institute | |
| 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 Very 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 Cwm Comrades Club & Institute 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 Cwm Comrades Club & Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm General Stores (JCR Supermarket Ltd) Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Cwm Convenience Store Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| The Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bailey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Cwm National Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Betterment Park Sports CIC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Cwm Comrades Club & Institute
What is Cwm Comrades Club & Institute's food hygiene rating?
Cwm Comrades Club & Institute has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Cwm Comrades Club & Institute 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 Cwm Comrades Club & Institute last inspected?
Cwm Comrades Club & Institute was last inspected on 14 February 2024, 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 Cwm Comrades Club & Institute?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cwm Comrades Club & Institute compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Cwm Comrades Club & Institute holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Cwm Comrades Club & Institute 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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