Finishing Touches food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Caerphilly
Finishing Touches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 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: Finishing Touches, 15 Commercial Street, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7DW
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Finishing Touches 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% | ← Finishing Touches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Finishing Touches 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 Finishing Touches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AND Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Clwb y Ddraig @ Ystrad Mynach Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Burbites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Fireaway Ystrad Mynach Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin - Yr Enfys Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Clwb Meithrin Bro Allta Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Big Mo’s Kitchen Limited Other catering premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Caffi Oren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Finishing Touches
What is Finishing Touches's food hygiene rating?
Finishing Touches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 3 July 2023.
Is Finishing Touches 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Finishing Touches last inspected?
Finishing Touches was last inspected on 3 July 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 Finishing Touches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Finishing Touches compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Finishing Touches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Finishing Touches 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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