Gill's Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Gill's Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 43 - 45 Plymouth Wood Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4DD
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Gill's Stores sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Gill's Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Gill's 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 Gill's Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Beechley Superstores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
Questions about Gill's Stores
What is Gill's Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gill's Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Gill's Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gill's Stores last inspected?
Gill's Stores was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gill's Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gill's Stores compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Gill's Stores holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Gill's 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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