Dark Elements Brew Co food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Caerphilly
Dark Elements Brew Co holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: 1 Lon-Y-Twyn, Caerphilly, CF83 1NW
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Dark Elements Brew Co 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% | ← Dark Elements Brew Co | |
| 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 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 Dark Elements Brew Co 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 Dark Elements Brew Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Caerphilly Municipal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Consurio Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Casa Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
Questions about Dark Elements Brew Co
What is Dark Elements Brew Co's food hygiene rating?
Dark Elements Brew Co has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Dark Elements Brew Co safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer 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 Dark Elements Brew Co last inspected?
Dark Elements Brew Co was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Dark Elements Brew Co?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dark Elements Brew Co compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Dark Elements Brew Co holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Dark Elements Brew Co 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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