The Keeping Well food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
The Keeping Well holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shop Unit, 39 Commercial Street, Pontymister, NP11 6AW
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts The Keeping Well 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% | ← The Keeping Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 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 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 The Keeping Well 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 Keeping Well, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Aspendos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bee Kind Risca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Risca Super Mart Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bayleaf Risca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Dave Thomas Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about The Keeping Well
What is The Keeping Well's food hygiene rating?
The Keeping Well has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 26 January 2024.
Is The Keeping Well 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Keeping Well last inspected?
The Keeping Well was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Keeping Well?
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 The Keeping Well compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and The Keeping Well is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects The Keeping Well 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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