AST Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
AST Stores 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 19 January 2024, 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: 1 Dewi Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4RB
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so AST Stores 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% | ← AST Stores | |
| 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 Very 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 AST 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 AST Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Hollies Care Home Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Coedpenmaen Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Little Pickers Grazing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Cwrw Otley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Bradley's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Gatto Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Global White Pontypridd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about AST Stores
What is AST Stores's food hygiene rating?
AST Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 19 January 2024.
Is AST Stores 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 AST Stores last inspected?
AST Stores was last inspected on 19 January 2024, 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 AST Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 AST 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 AST Stores holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects AST 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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