The Hollybush food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
The Hollybush holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 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: Hollybush Inn, Llwyncelyn Terrace, Nelson, CF46 6HF
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hollybush sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← The Hollybush | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Hollybush 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 The Hollybush, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ladybirds Playgroup Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Llanfabon Infants Canteen School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Lord Nelson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cafe Nelson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Green Street Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Llancaeach Junior Canteen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about The Hollybush
What is The Hollybush's food hygiene rating?
The Hollybush has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Hollybush safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Hollybush last inspected?
The Hollybush was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 The Hollybush?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hollybush compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The Hollybush holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects The Hollybush 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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