Sam's Grill House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Sam's Grill 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
This is a fresh result: Sam's Grill House was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shop Unit, 1-3 Thomas Street, Abertridwr, CF83 4AU
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam's Grill House sits behind roughly 1,177 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Sam's Grill House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sam's Grill 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 Sam's Grill House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmaber Junior Canteen School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abermill Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cwmaber Infants Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Ifor Bach Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Dwell Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Sam's Grill House
What is Sam's Grill House's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Grill House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Sam's Grill 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 Sam's Grill House last inspected?
Sam's Grill House was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Sam's Grill 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam's Grill House compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Sam's Grill House holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Sam's Grill 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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