Pontllanfraith Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Pontllanfraith Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2023, more than 3 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: Pontllanfraith Stores, 1 Newbridge Road, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2LB
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Pontllanfraith Stores 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% | ← Pontllanfraith Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pontllanfraith Stores 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 Pontllanfraith Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @A.M Manufacturers/packers | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Flying Start - Penllwyn Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Blackwood Service Station DK Forecourts Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bistro 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caesars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Pontllanfraith Stores
What is Pontllanfraith Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pontllanfraith Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 23 June 2023.
Is Pontllanfraith Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pontllanfraith Stores last inspected?
Pontllanfraith Stores was last inspected on 23 June 2023, more than 3 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 Pontllanfraith Stores?
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 Pontllanfraith Stores compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Pontllanfraith Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pontllanfraith Stores 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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