Hirwaun Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hirwaun Village Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Rhondda Cynon Taf ratings →
Address: 72 High Street, Hirwaun, CF44 9SW
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 1,871 rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf score this low, about one in 78. 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 | 1,249 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 401 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ← Hirwaun Village Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Hirwaun Village Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Hirwaun Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Family Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Penaluna's Road Chip Mobile caterer | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Nollys Nibbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Ramoth Christian Centre Foodbank Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| The Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2020 |
Questions about Hirwaun Village Stores
What is Hirwaun Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hirwaun Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Hirwaun Village Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Hirwaun Village Stores last inspected?
Hirwaun Village Stores was last inspected on 27 May 2026, 3 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 Hirwaun Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Hirwaun Village Stores compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,871 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while Hirwaun Village Stores holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Hirwaun Village 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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