Islwyn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Islwyn 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 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Islwyn Inn, Glanhowy Road, Wyllie, NP12 2HN
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Islwyn Inn sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Islwyn Inn | |
| 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 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 Islwyn 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 Islwyn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bryn Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clwb Y Ddraig @Bryn Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Groundwork Caerphilly Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Classic Catering Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Islwyn Inn
What is Islwyn Inn's food hygiene rating?
Islwyn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Islwyn 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 Islwyn Inn last inspected?
Islwyn Inn was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Islwyn Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Islwyn Inn compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Islwyn Inn holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Islwyn 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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