Prince of Wales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Prince of Wales 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: Prince Of Wales, Dixon's Place, Risca, NP11 6PY
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Prince of Wales 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% | ← Prince of Wales | |
| 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 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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Moriah Baptist Church Pre- School Playgroup Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Park Shop Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Snug Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
Questions about Prince of Wales
What is Prince of Wales's food hygiene rating?
Prince of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales last inspected?
Prince of Wales was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Prince of Wales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Prince of Wales compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Prince of Wales holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Prince of Wales 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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Prince of Wales is one of 74 rated food businesses in Risca. See every hygiene rating in Risca →
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