Pontygwindy Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Pontygwindy Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: Pontygwindy Inn, 222 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3HR
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Pontygwindy Inn 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% | ← Pontygwindy Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Pontygwindy Inn 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 Pontygwindy Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Compass Group at Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Castle Dairies Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Flying Start - Puddle Ducks Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Court Road Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Pontygwindy Inn
What is Pontygwindy Inn's food hygiene rating?
Pontygwindy Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Pontygwindy Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pontygwindy Inn last inspected?
Pontygwindy Inn was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Pontygwindy Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Pontygwindy Inn compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Pontygwindy Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pontygwindy Inn 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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