The Gwesty

Brynmawr

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Gwesty scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 May 2026 by Blaenau Gwent.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Gwesty, from October 2024 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 2 in 2024 to 2 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Gwesty.

Food hygiene rating history for The Gwesty
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 October 2024	2 / 5	Improvement necessary
17 May 2026	2 / 5	Improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

The Gwesty in Brynmawr has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Gwesty,
Clarence Street,
Brynmawr,
Blaenau Gwent,
NP23 4EH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Gwesty. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Gwesty?

Food hygiene at The Gwesty is inspected by Blaenau Gwent, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Gwesty

What is The Gwesty’s food hygiene rating?

The Gwesty has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 May 2026.

When was The Gwesty last inspected?

The Gwesty was last inspected by Blaenau Gwent on 17 May 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.