Food Hygiene Ratings in Caerphilly

1,513 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 61.8% rated "very good".

1,513
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
61.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good61.8%848
Good22.2%305
Satisfactory11.5%158
Improvement Needed2.7%37
Major Improvement1.7%23
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other32221.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub20713.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop20213.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18612.3%
Caring Premises17611.6%
Other catering premises1459.6%
School/college/university956.3%
Mobile caterer503.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Caerphilly are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Caerphilly currently has 1,513 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,372 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 61.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
The Fox & HoundsNP11 6PW0Nov 18, 2024
3S Convenience StoresNP24 6EN1May 29, 2025
Bagga Foods LtdNP24 6EW1Jun 18, 2024
Bedwas Rugby Football ClubCF83 8DZ1Jan 31, 2026
Blackwood Favourite LtdNP12 1AL1Jun 09, 2025
Cefn Fforest StoresNP12 3HA1Nov 12, 2024
Celtic Sandwiches LtdNP11 3EH1Oct 23, 2025
Dagger Reform ClubNP12 3JR1Dec 09, 2024
Golden Gate ChineseCF82 7AP1Dec 04, 2025
Graig yr Rhacca General StoreCF83 8TQ1Jan 16, 2025
Happy GrillmoreNP11 3EH1Jan 28, 2026
Katie's CafeCF81 9FW1Jul 22, 2025
Machen StoresCF83 8PG1Jan 09, 2026
Nelson NewsagentsCF46 6NE1May 02, 2025
New Tredegar RFCNP24 6EW1Sep 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Caerphilly have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 848 food businesses in Caerphilly with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 61.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Caerphilly?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Caerphilly?+

Inspection frequency in Caerphilly depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies