Cynwyd Spar & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Cynwyd Spar & Post Office 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 22 January 2024, more than 2 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: Post Office, Cynwyd, Corwen, LL21 0LA
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Cynwyd Spar & Post Office sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← Cynwyd Spar & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Cynwyd Spar & Post Office 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 Cynwyd Spar & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lion Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Breakfast Club At Ysgol Bro Dyfrdwy Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Ysgol Bro Dyfrdwy School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about Cynwyd Spar & Post Office
What is Cynwyd Spar & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Cynwyd Spar & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 22 January 2024.
Is Cynwyd Spar & Post Office 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 Cynwyd Spar & Post Office last inspected?
Cynwyd Spar & Post Office was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cynwyd Spar & Post Office?
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 Cynwyd Spar & Post Office compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cynwyd Spar & Post Office holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Cynwyd Spar & Post Office 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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Cynwyd Spar & Post Office is one of 54 rated food businesses in Corwen. See every hygiene rating in Corwen →
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