Cilfynydd Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cilfynydd Newsagent 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 10 May 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: 40 Richard Street, Cilfynydd, CF37 4NP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Cilfynydd Newsagent 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% | ← Cilfynydd Newsagent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cilfynydd Newsagent 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 Cilfynydd Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cilfynydd RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| KM Stores Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2020 |
| Craig Yr Hesg Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| DJ Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Glyncoch Community Regeneration Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Gruffalo's Den Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Cilfynydd Newsagent
What is Cilfynydd Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Cilfynydd Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Cilfynydd Newsagent 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 Cilfynydd Newsagent last inspected?
Cilfynydd Newsagent was last inspected on 10 May 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 Cilfynydd Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cilfynydd Newsagent 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 Cilfynydd Newsagent holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cilfynydd Newsagent 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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