Londis & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Londis & Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shop Unit 8-10 Shopping Parade, Troed-Y-Bryn, Penyrheol, CF83 2PX
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Londis & Post Office 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% | ← Londis & Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Londis & Post Office 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 Londis & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Ifor Primary Canteen School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Hall Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caerphilly Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Calon Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Court Road Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Baguette & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Flying Start - Puddle Ducks Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Londis & Post Office
What is Londis & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Londis & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 12 October 2023.
Is Londis & Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis & Post Office last inspected?
Londis & Post Office was last inspected on 12 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Londis & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Londis & Post Office compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Londis & Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Londis & Post Office 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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