Max's Table for Twenty food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Caerphilly
Max's Table for Twenty holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Village Hall, The Crescent, Machen, CF83 8ND
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Max's Table for Twenty 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% | ← Max's Table for Twenty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Max's Table for Twenty 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 Max's Table for Twenty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machen Village Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Machen Primary Canteen School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Machen After School Club Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Minolis of Machen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| DWR Monday Afternoon Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Max's Table for Twenty
What is Max's Table for Twenty's food hygiene rating?
Max's Table for Twenty has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Max's Table for Twenty 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Max's Table for Twenty last inspected?
Max's Table for Twenty was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Max's Table for Twenty?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Max's Table for Twenty compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Max's Table for Twenty is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Max's Table for Twenty 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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