The Bear Cafe Music Bar
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bear Cafe Music Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 3 Commercial Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1DQ, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Blaenau Gwent oversees 662 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent is 4.2 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 3 Commercial Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent
- Postcode
- NP13 1DQ
- Local Authority
- Blaenau Gwent
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1903530
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| AwaitingInspection |
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Bear Cafe Music Bar?
The Bear Cafe Music Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blaenau Gwent.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Bear Cafe Music Bar last inspected?
The Bear Cafe Music Bar was last inspected on 2026-02-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Bear Cafe Music Bar located?
The Bear Cafe Music Bar is located at 3 Commercial Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent , NP13 1DQ, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NP13 postcode area.