Blackwood Favourite Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Blackwood Favourite Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 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: 231 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AL
How it compares in Caerphilly
A 1 is rare: only 30 of 1,392 rated places in Caerphilly score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ← Blackwood Favourite Ltd | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Blackwood Favourite Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blackwood Favourite Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caesars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Blackwood Service Station DK Forecourts Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Big Dog Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bistro 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
Questions about Blackwood Favourite Ltd
What is Blackwood Favourite Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Blackwood Favourite Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Caerphilly Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Blackwood Favourite Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Blackwood Favourite Ltd last inspected?
Blackwood Favourite Ltd was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 Blackwood Favourite Ltd?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackwood Favourite Ltd compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Blackwood Favourite Ltd holds a 1. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Blackwood Favourite Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Caerphilly, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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