Blue Garlic food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Blue Garlic 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
This is a fresh result: Blue Garlic was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 145 Commercial Street, Pontymister, NP11 6EE
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Blue Garlic 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% | ← Blue Garlic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Very 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 Blue Garlic 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 Blue Garlic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Dave Thomas Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brighter Minds - Ty Isaf Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Blue Garlic
What is Blue Garlic's food hygiene rating?
Blue Garlic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Blue Garlic 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 Blue Garlic last inspected?
Blue Garlic was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Blue Garlic?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Garlic compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Garlic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Blue Garlic 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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