Talywain Post Office (shop) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torfaen
Talywain Post Office (shop) 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
This is a fresh result: Talywain Post Office (shop) was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 79 Commercial Road, Talywain, NP4 7HX
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Talywain Post Office (shop) 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% | ← Talywain Post Office (shop) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Talywain Post Office (shop) 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 Talywain Post Office (shop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Garndiffaith Millennium Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Garn Workman's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Scam's Chip & Fin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Garnteg Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Abersychan School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Abersychan Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Talywain Post Office (shop)
What is Talywain Post Office (shop)'s food hygiene rating?
Talywain Post Office (shop) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Talywain Post Office (shop) 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 Talywain Post Office (shop) last inspected?
Talywain Post Office (shop) was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Talywain Post Office (shop)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Talywain Post Office (shop) compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Talywain Post Office (shop) holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Talywain Post Office (shop) 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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