Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Masons Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: Mill Terrace, Pontymister, NP11 6LH
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Masons Arms sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Masons Arms | |
| 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 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Minds - Ty Isaf Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Clyde Street Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Grove Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Blue Garlic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dave Thomas Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Masons Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Masons Arms compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Masons Arms holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Masons Arms 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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