Gelligaer Masonic Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Gelligaer Masonic Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gelligaer Masonic Club was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Caerphilly score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Caerphilly ratings →
Address: Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road, Bargoed, CF81 8NZ
How this rating has changed
Gelligaer Masonic Club was re-inspected on 17 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Gelligaer Masonic Club among the 881 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 63% | ← Gelligaer Masonic Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 149 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 160 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gelligaer Masonic Club 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 Gelligaer Masonic Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Cowgirl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bargoed Post Office Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bargoed Rugby Football Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cappadocia Flames Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Bargoed Care Home Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Gelligaer Masonic Club
What is Gelligaer Masonic Club's food hygiene rating?
Gelligaer Masonic Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Gelligaer Masonic Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gelligaer Masonic Club last inspected?
Gelligaer Masonic Club was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gelligaer Masonic Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gelligaer Masonic Club compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,397 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Gelligaer Masonic Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Gelligaer Masonic Club 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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Gelligaer Masonic Club is one of 131 rated food businesses in Bargoed. See every hygiene rating in Bargoed →
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