Islwyn Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Islwyn Masonic Hall 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
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Masonic Lodge, Cliff Road, Blackwood, NP12 0NT
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Islwyn Masonic Hall among the 877 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 | 877 | 63% | ← Islwyn Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Islwyn Masonic Hall 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 Islwyn Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Blackwood Kebab Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Blackwood Miners Institute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Amici Italian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Alphabet Tree @ Cwrt Rawlin Primary Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cwrt Rawlin Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Big Dog Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Islwyn Masonic Hall
What is Islwyn Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Islwyn Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Islwyn Masonic Hall 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 Islwyn Masonic Hall last inspected?
Islwyn Masonic Hall was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Islwyn Masonic Hall?
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 Islwyn Masonic Hall compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Islwyn Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Islwyn Masonic Hall 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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