Exchange Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Exchange Inn 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 6 August 2024, 23 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: 52 St Mary Street, Risca, NP11 6GQ
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Exchange Inn 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% | ← Exchange Inn | |
| 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 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 Exchange 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 Exchange Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Workmans Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Victoria’s Bakes and Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Homfray Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Moriah Baptist Church Pre- School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Risca Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Sofa & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Exchange Inn
What is Exchange Inn's food hygiene rating?
Exchange Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Exchange Inn 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 Exchange Inn last inspected?
Exchange Inn was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Exchange Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Exchange Inn compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Exchange Inn holds a 4. 300 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Exchange 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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