Smiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Smiths Arms 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
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 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: Smiths Arms, Commercial Street, Pengam, NP12 3ST
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Smiths Arms 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% | ← Smiths Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Smiths Arms 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 Smiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Bore Da School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ebenezer Church Coffee Morning Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Broga Bach Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Eden Centre Blackwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Egni Childrens Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Catering Department CCBC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Coffee @ Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Smiths Arms
What is Smiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Smiths Arms 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 Smiths Arms last inspected?
Smiths Arms was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Smiths Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smiths Arms compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Smiths Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Smiths Arms 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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