Food Safety in Penmaen
268 establishments rated · 62.69% with 5 stars
Penmaen is a hamlet and community in Caerphilly county borough, south Wales, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It is situated in the Sirhowy valley, 3 miles (4.8 km) East of Blackwood. It is contiguous with, if not completely encompassed by, the larger village of Oakdale, which forms most of the community urban area.
Penmaen (NP12) is home to 268 rated food establishments in the Caerphilly area of Caerphilly. 62.69% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Penmaen vs Caerphilly Average
% of establishments with given rating · Caerphilly average across 574 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Penmaen
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenzee Cakes Other catering premises · NP12 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 2 | Lady As Brownie Other catering premises · NP12 0AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Elena's Russion Kitchen Other catering premises · NP12 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Fleur De Lis Primary Canteen School/college/university · NP12 3UX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Maxime Cinema Pub/bar/nightclub · NP12 1AH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Keys Group Caring Premises · NP12 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 7 | Chartwells @ Ysgol Gyfyn Cwm Rhymney Canteen School/college/university · NP12 3JQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Sept 2024 |
| 8 | Chubys Phat Cookies Other catering premises · NP12 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Alice in Welshcake Land Other catering premises · NP12 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Love to Bake by Danielle Other catering premises · NP12 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Nov 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Penmaen
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Square Pizza NP12 1BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 Feb 2026 |
Dagger Reform Club NP12 3JR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 Dec 2024 |
Studio 54 NP12 1BB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 Oct 2025 |
Blackwood Favourite Ltd NP12 1AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 Jun 2025 |
Cefn Fforest Stores NP12 3HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 12 Nov 2024 |
Top Club 18 NP12 3HB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 Oct 2024 |
Sian's Baps NP12 1NY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Mobile caterer | 13 Jan 2026 |
Baked in Blackwood NP12 1AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 7 Jan 2025 |
Markham & District Welfare Society NP12 0QE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 Jan 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO