Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Arthur Balfour Conservative Club, Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, CF81 9EX
How it compares in Caerphilly
A 2 is rare: only 37 of 1,392 rated places in Caerphilly score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ← Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Primary Canteen School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Aberbargoed Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Clive's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ferns Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Fancy Treats? Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| @Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Fish Kitchen 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club
What is Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club's food hygiene rating?
Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Caerphilly Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club last inspected?
Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club was last inspected on 29 January 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 Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club holds a 2. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Caerphilly, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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