Penpedairheol Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Penpedairheol Central 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
This is a fresh result: Penpedairheol Central Stores was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shop Unit, 1 The Square, Penpedairheol, CF82 8BT
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Penpedairheol Central Stores sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Penpedairheol Central Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 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 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 Penpedairheol Central 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 Penpedairheol Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Cascade Youth Club Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bramble Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Boopy's Coffee Bar Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Din Dins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Gelligaer Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Busy Feet Gelligaer Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
Questions about Penpedairheol Central Stores
What is Penpedairheol Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Penpedairheol Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Penpedairheol Central 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 Penpedairheol Central Stores last inspected?
Penpedairheol Central Stores was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 Penpedairheol Central Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penpedairheol Central Stores compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Penpedairheol Central Stores holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Penpedairheol Central 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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