Linda's House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Linda's House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 166 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AH
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Linda's House sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Linda's House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Linda's House 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 Linda's House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Big Dog Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blackwood Service Station DK Forecourts Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bistro 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Linda's House
What is Linda's House's food hygiene rating?
Linda's House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Linda's House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Linda's House last inspected?
Linda's House was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 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 Linda's House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linda's House compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Linda's House holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Linda's House 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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