Pontlottyn Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Pontlottyn Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Pontlottyn Stores was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit A, 13 Waterloo Terrace, Pontlottyn, CF81 9RG
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Pontlottyn Stores 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% | ← Pontlottyn Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pontlottyn Stores 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 Pontlottyn Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybirds Childcare Caring Premises | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cherry Blossoms Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Idris Davies Comprehensive Canteen School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Jas Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Terry's General store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Blast Furnace Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Pride in Care Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Pontlottyn Stores
What is Pontlottyn Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pontlottyn Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Pontlottyn Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pontlottyn Stores last inspected?
Pontlottyn Stores was last inspected on 6 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pontlottyn Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pontlottyn Stores compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Pontlottyn Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pontlottyn Stores 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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