Risca Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Risca Services holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 153 Commercial Street, Pontymister, NP11 6EE
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Risca Services 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% | ← Risca Services | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Risca Services 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 Risca Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Garlic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Grove Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Brighter Minds - Ty Isaf Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Dave Thomas Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Clyde Street Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Risca Services
What is Risca Services's food hygiene rating?
Risca Services has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Risca Services 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Risca Services last inspected?
Risca Services was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Risca Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Risca Services compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Risca Services holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Risca Services 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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