Blast Furnace Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Blast Furnace Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Blast Furnace Inn was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blast Furnace Inn, Board Street, Pontlottyn, CF81 9PP
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Blast Furnace Inn 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% | ← Blast Furnace Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blast Furnace Inn 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 Blast Furnace Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jas Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Terry's General store Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Pride in Care Residential Home Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Tan-Y-Bryn Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Ladybirds Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Idris Davies Comprehensive Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Blast Furnace Inn
What is Blast Furnace Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blast Furnace Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Blast Furnace Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blast Furnace Inn last inspected?
Blast Furnace Inn was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blast Furnace Inn?
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 Blast Furnace Inn compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Blast Furnace Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Blast Furnace Inn 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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