A to Z Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
A to Z 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 31 May 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: Flat 162 Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8ND
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
In Vale of Glamorgan, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so A to Z Stores sits behind roughly 827 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 827 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ← A to Z Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 A to Z 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 A to Z Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessertwala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| B & M Express Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
| Gladstone food pantry Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Gladstone Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Gladstone Primary School - Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Fountains Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about A to Z Stores
What is A to Z Stores's food hygiene rating?
A to Z Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 31 May 2024.
Is A to Z 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 A to Z Stores last inspected?
A to Z Stores was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A to Z Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A to Z Stores compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, while A to Z Stores holds a 4. 209 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects A to Z 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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