Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Caerphilly
Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 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: Charlies Cafe, Newport Road, Trethomas, CF83 8BY
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) among the 878 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 | 878 | 63% | ← Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 299 | 21% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) 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 Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glanmors Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bedwas High School Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bedwas Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bedwas Junior Canteen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bhaji Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Graig-y-Rhacca Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
Questions about Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address)
What is Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address)'s food hygiene rating?
Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 19 March 2024.
Is Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) last inspected?
Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) was last inspected on 19 March 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 Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) 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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