Capital Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Capital Chef holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Shop Unit, 23 Thomas Street, Abertridwr, CF83 4AU
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Capital Chef sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ← Capital Chef | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Capital Chef 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 Capital Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmaber Junior Canteen School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abermill Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cwmaber Infants Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Ifor Bach Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Dwell Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Capital Chef
What is Capital Chef's food hygiene rating?
Capital Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Capital Chef safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Capital Chef last inspected?
Capital Chef was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Capital Chef?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Capital Chef compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Capital Chef holds a 4. 300 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Capital Chef 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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