Minolis of Machen food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Caerphilly
Minolis of Machen 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: Gelli Wastad Farm, Newport Road, Machen, CF83 8JE
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Minolis of Machen 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% | ← Minolis of Machen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Minolis of Machen 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 Minolis of Machen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Graig-y-Rhacca Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| DWR Monday Afternoon Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Machen Village Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Machen Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Machen After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Minolis of Machen
What is Minolis of Machen's food hygiene rating?
Minolis of Machen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Minolis of Machen 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 Minolis of Machen last inspected?
Minolis of Machen was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Minolis of Machen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minolis of Machen compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Minolis of Machen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Minolis of Machen 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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