Abersychan Under Fives food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torfaen
Abersychan Under Fives holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 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: Brynteg Community Hall, Brynteg, Abersychan, NP4 7BG
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Abersychan Under Fives sits behind roughly 639 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ← Abersychan Under Fives | |
| 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 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 Abersychan Under Fives 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 Under Fives, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Abersychan Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Randell's Butchers Limited Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Osito's / La Cueva Tapas Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Scam's Chip & Fin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Torfaen Pupil Referral Unit School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Abersychan Under Fives
What is Abersychan Under Fives's food hygiene rating?
Abersychan Under Fives has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torfaen Council on 26 September 2023.
Is Abersychan Under Fives safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Abersychan Under Fives last inspected?
Abersychan Under Fives was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 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 Under Fives?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Abersychan Under Fives compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Abersychan Under Fives holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Abersychan Under Fives 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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