Kumar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Kumar 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 17 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 - 16 Y Wern, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8RR
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Kumar Stores sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ← Kumar Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Kumar 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 Kumar Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Mary Matha Eeterprises Ltd Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Oddfellows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Lodge Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bettws Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| Llangeinor Village Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Kumar Stores
What is Kumar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Kumar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 17 December 2018.
Is Kumar 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 Kumar Stores last inspected?
Kumar Stores was last inspected on 17 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kumar Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kumar Stores compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Kumar Stores holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Kumar 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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