Central Club & Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Central Club & Institute 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: 93-95 Cefn-Fforest Avenue, Cefn Fforest, NP12 3JX
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Club & Institute 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% | ← Central Club & Institute | |
| 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 Central Club & Institute 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 Central Club & Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Food Store Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Blackwood Comprehensive Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Egni Childrens Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Broga Bach Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Eden Centre Blackwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Blackwood Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Clwb Bore Da School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Central Club & Institute
What is Central Club & Institute's food hygiene rating?
Central Club & Institute has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Central Club & Institute 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 Central Club & Institute last inspected?
Central Club & Institute was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 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 Central Club & Institute?
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 Central Club & Institute compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Central Club & Institute holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Central Club & Institute 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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