Highbank Garage Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Highbank Garage Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 May 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: Highbank Garage, Fair View, Cefn Fforest, NP12 3NL
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Highbank Garage Shop 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% | ← Highbank Garage Shop | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Highbank Garage Shop 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 Highbank Garage Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egni Childrens Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Angelo's Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Blackwood Comprehensive Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Blackwood Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Broga Bach Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Eden Centre Blackwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Clwb Bore Da School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Highbank Garage Shop
What is Highbank Garage Shop's food hygiene rating?
Highbank Garage Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 17 May 2023.
Is Highbank Garage Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highbank Garage Shop last inspected?
Highbank Garage Shop was last inspected on 17 May 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 Highbank Garage Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highbank Garage Shop compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Highbank Garage Shop holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Highbank Garage Shop 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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