Marma Jo's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Caerphilly
Marma Jo's 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 20 May 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: Unit 15a, Fern Close, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, NP11 3EH
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Marma Jo's among the 877 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 | 877 | 63% | ← Marma Jo's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Marma Jo's 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 Marma Jo's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Food Products Limited Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Applied Nutritional Research Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Applied Nutritional Research Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Celtic Catering at Abingdon Flooring Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Celtic Catering @ BBi Solutions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Celtic Catering at Thermo Fisher Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Braces Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Crumlin Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Marma Jo's
What is Marma Jo's's food hygiene rating?
Marma Jo's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Marma Jo's 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 Marma Jo's last inspected?
Marma Jo's was last inspected on 20 May 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 Marma Jo's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marma Jo's compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Marma Jo's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Marma Jo's 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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