United Services Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
United Services Club 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Forge Road, Machen, CF83 8PH
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so United Services Club sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ← United Services Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 United Services Club 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 United Services Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Machen After School Club Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Machen Primary Canteen School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Machen Village Playgroup Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Max's Table for Twenty Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Minolis of Machen Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about United Services Club
What is United Services Club's food hygiene rating?
United Services Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 4 July 2024.
Is United Services Club 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 United Services Club last inspected?
United Services Club was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 United Services Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does United Services Club compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while United Services Club holds a 4. 300 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects United Services Club 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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