Fry Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Fry Shack 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: Shop Unit, 6 Gladstone Street, Crosskeys, NP11 7PA
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% | ← Fry Shack | |
| 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 Fry Shack 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 Fry Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K S Newsagents Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crosskeys Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Young Parents Project Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Crosskeys Rugby Football Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2024 |
| Crosskeys Rugby Football Club Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Waunfawr Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cwtch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Morels Restaurant School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Fry Shack
What is Fry Shack's food hygiene rating?
Fry Shack has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Caerphilly Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Fry Shack 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 Fry Shack last inspected?
Fry Shack was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Fry Shack?
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 Fry Shack compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Fry Shack holds a 1. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Fry Shack 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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