Churchill's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Churchill's Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 March 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, 109 Commercial Street, Pontymister, NP11 6AZ
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Churchill's Fish Bar 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% | ← Churchill's Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Churchill's Fish Bar 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 Churchill's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Thomas Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bayleaf Risca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Risca Super Mart Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bee Kind Risca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Tamarind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Keeping Well Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
Questions about Churchill's Fish Bar
What is Churchill's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Churchill's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Churchill's Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Churchill's Fish Bar last inspected?
Churchill's Fish Bar was last inspected on 12 March 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 Churchill's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Churchill's Fish Bar compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Churchill's Fish Bar holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Churchill's Fish Bar 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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