R F Brookes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Caerphilly
R F Brookes 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: Rogerstone Park, Azalea Road, Risca, NP10 9SA
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts R F Brookes 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% | ← R F Brookes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 R F Brookes 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 R F Brookes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd @ RF Brookes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Petrol Station - Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2015 |
| Dalziel Ltd UK 7185 EC Distributors/Transporters | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Sweet Truth Doughnuts Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Rogerstone House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about R F Brookes
What is R F Brookes's food hygiene rating?
R F Brookes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 19 August 2025.
Is R F Brookes 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 R F Brookes last inspected?
R F Brookes was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 R F Brookes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R F Brookes compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and R F Brookes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects R F Brookes 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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