Cefn Stop N Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Cefn Stop N Shop 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 9 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: 104 High Street, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2PN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Cefn Stop N Shop sits behind roughly 314 nearby businesses. 27% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ← Cefn Stop N Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 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 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 Cefn Stop N Shop 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 Cefn Stop N Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Cefn Coed Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| KV’s Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Clover Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Juggy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Julie's Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Cefn Stop N Shop
What is Cefn Stop N Shop's food hygiene rating?
Cefn Stop N Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Cefn Stop N Shop 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 Cefn Stop N Shop last inspected?
Cefn Stop N Shop was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merthyr Tydfil Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cefn Stop N Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cefn Stop N Shop compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Cefn Stop N Shop holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Cefn Stop N Shop 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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