The Village Trading Post food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Village Trading Post 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 5 November 2024, 20 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: 7 St Illtyds Road, Church Village, CF38 1DB
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Trading Post sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← The Village Trading Post | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Village Trading Post 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 The Village Trading Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Y Ddraig @ Llanilltud Faerdref Primary Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ivey Patisserie Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cafe Rana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gwauncelyn Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Daffodil House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Caffi Cynefin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Village Trading Post
What is The Village Trading Post's food hygiene rating?
The Village Trading Post has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 5 November 2024.
Is The Village Trading Post 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 The Village Trading Post last inspected?
The Village Trading Post was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 The Village Trading Post?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Trading Post 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 The Village Trading Post holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Village Trading Post 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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