The Talisman

Brynmawr

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Talisman scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 5 December 2024 by Blaenau Gwent.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Talisman, from March 2019 to December 2024. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2024.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Talisman
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 March 2019	4 / 5	Good
5 December 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Talisman in Brynmawr has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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 Talisman,
Market Square,
Brynmawr,
Blaenau Gwent,
NP23 4AJ

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

Who inspects The Talisman?

Food hygiene at The Talisman 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 Talisman

What is The Talisman’s food hygiene rating?

The Talisman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 December 2024.

When was The Talisman last inspected?

The Talisman was last inspected by Blaenau Gwent on 5 December 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.