Exchange Stores and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Exchange Stores and Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: The Exchange And Post Office, 1 Exchange Road, Risca, NP11 6GP
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Exchange Stores and Post Office sits behind roughly 1,177 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Exchange Stores and Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Exchange Stores and Post Office 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 Exchange Stores and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Workmans Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Homfray Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Risca Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Moriah Baptist Church Pre- School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Sofa & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bean Grounded Wales Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Exchange Stores and Post Office
What is Exchange Stores and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Exchange Stores and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Exchange Stores and Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Exchange Stores and Post Office last inspected?
Exchange Stores and Post Office was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Exchange Stores and Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Exchange Stores and Post Office compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Exchange Stores and Post Office holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Exchange Stores and Post Office 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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