Bird in Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Bird in Hand 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 21 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: Bryn Road, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2EX
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Bird in Hand 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% | ← Bird in Hand | |
| 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 Bird in Hand 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 Bird in Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start - Penllwyn Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Bryn Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clwb Y Ddraig @Bryn Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| @A.M Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Blackwood Service Station DK Forecourts Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Blackwood Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Bird in Hand
What is Bird in Hand's food hygiene rating?
Bird in Hand has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Bird in Hand 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 Bird in Hand last inspected?
Bird in Hand was last inspected on 21 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 Bird in Hand?
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 Bird in Hand compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Bird in Hand holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Bird in Hand 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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