Park Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Park Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: 35 Llanfair Road, Penygraig, CF40 1TA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A 1 is rare: only 26 of 1,868 rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Park Stores | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Park Stores the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Park Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey Road Store Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Dunraven Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Excellent Fortune Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Butchers Kitchen Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Butchery Bocs Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Honeypot Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Convenience Store Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Park Stores
What is Park Stores's food hygiene rating?
Park Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Park Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Park Stores last inspected?
Park Stores was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Park 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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Stores compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while Park Stores holds a 1. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Park 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rhondda Cynon Taf, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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