Hancox Pies food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Caerphilly
Hancox Pies 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Unit 3h-3j, 37 Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, CF83 3TH
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Hancox Pies 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% | ← Hancox Pies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hancox Pies 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 Hancox Pies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Castle Dairies Limited Manufacturers/packers | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Compass Group at Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Calon Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Caerphilly Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
Questions about Hancox Pies
What is Hancox Pies's food hygiene rating?
Hancox Pies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Hancox Pies 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 Hancox Pies last inspected?
Hancox Pies was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Hancox Pies?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hancox Pies compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Hancox Pies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Hancox Pies 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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