The New Foresters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
The New Foresters holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 September 2023, 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: New Foresters Arms, 110 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AF
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Foresters sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← The New Foresters | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The New Foresters 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 The New Foresters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Dog Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caesars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Blackwood Kebab Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Blackwood Miners Institute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about The New Foresters
What is The New Foresters's food hygiene rating?
The New Foresters has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 13 September 2023.
Is The New Foresters safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The New Foresters last inspected?
The New Foresters was last inspected on 13 September 2023, 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 The New Foresters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Foresters compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The New Foresters holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects The New Foresters 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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