Colin's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Colin's Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 15 July 2025, 12 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: Colin's Fish Bar, Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2JY
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Colin's Fish Bar 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% | ← Colin's Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Colin's Fish Bar 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 Colin's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start - Penllwyn Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| @A.M Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bryn Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clwb Y Ddraig @Bryn Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Blackwood Service Station DK Forecourts Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Blackwood Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Colin's Fish Bar
What is Colin's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Colin's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Colin's Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Colin's Fish Bar last inspected?
Colin's Fish Bar was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 12 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 Colin's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Colin's Fish Bar compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Colin's Fish Bar holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Colin's Fish Bar 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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