Pontllanfraith Rugby Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Pontllanfraith Rugby Club 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Pontllanfraith Rugby Club, Tram Road, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2JF
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Pontllanfraith Rugby Club 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% | ← Pontllanfraith Rugby Club | |
| 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 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 Pontllanfraith Rugby Club 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 Rugby Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @A.M Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Flying Start - Penllwyn Caring Premises | 0.4 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bistro 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blackwood Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Pontllanfraith Rugby Club
What is Pontllanfraith Rugby Club's food hygiene rating?
Pontllanfraith Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Pontllanfraith Rugby Club 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 Pontllanfraith Rugby Club last inspected?
Pontllanfraith Rugby Club was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Pontllanfraith Rugby Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pontllanfraith Rugby Club compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Pontllanfraith Rugby Club holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pontllanfraith Rugby 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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