Pondside Pantry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Pondside Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: Pen-Y-Fan Pond Shop Pen-Y-Fan Country Park, Pen-Y-Fan, NP13 2DT
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Pondside Pantry among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ← Pondside Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 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 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 Pondside Pantry 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 Pondside Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fferm Gelli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Celtic Catering at Thermo Fisher Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Celtic Catering @ BBi Solutions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Celtic Catering at Abingdon Flooring Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cosmos also T/A The Chip Station Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Family Fun and Play Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Applied Nutritional Research Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Elysium Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Pondside Pantry
What is Pondside Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Pondside Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Pondside Pantry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pondside Pantry last inspected?
Pondside Pantry was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Pondside Pantry?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pondside Pantry compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Pondside Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pondside Pantry 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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