Key Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Key Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2023, 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: Glyntaff Housing Estate, Rhydyfelin, CF37 5ES
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Key Stores among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Key Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Key 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 Key Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Rhydyfelin Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| 3S Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
Questions about Key Stores
What is Key Stores's food hygiene rating?
Key Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 2 October 2023.
Is Key Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Key Stores last inspected?
Key Stores was last inspected on 2 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Key Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Key Stores compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Key Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Key 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx
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