Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: Dranllwyn, 18 Commercial Road, Machen, CF83 8NA
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ← Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club | |
| 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 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 Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club 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 Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machen Primary Canteen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Machen After School Club Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Machen Village Playgroup Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Max's Table for Twenty Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Minolis of Machen Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club
What is Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club's food hygiene rating?
Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club 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 Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club last inspected?
Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club?
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 Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club holds a 4. 300 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club 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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