Top Club 18

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2024-10-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Top Club 18 is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Bedwellty Road, Cefn Fforest, Blackwood, NP12 3HB, in the Caerphilly local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Caerphilly oversees 1,536 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Caerphilly is 4.4 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Bedwellty Road, Cefn Fforest, Blackwood
Postcode
NP12 3HB
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1719067

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Top Club 18?

Top Club 18 has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Caerphilly.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Top Club 18 last inspected?

Top Club 18 was last inspected on 2024-10-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Top Club 18 improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Top Club 18 located?

Top Club 18 is located at Bedwellty Road, Cefn Fforest, Blackwood , NP12 3HB, in the Caerphilly local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NP12 postcode area.