Village Store and Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Village Store and Newsagents 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1-2 The Grove, Fochriw, CF81 9LG
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Store and Newsagents 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% | ← Village Store and Newsagents | |
| 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 Village Store and Newsagents 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 Village Store and Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Pontlottyn Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Ladybirds Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Jas Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Terry's General store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Blast Furnace Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Village Store and Newsagents
What is Village Store and Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Village Store and Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Village Store and Newsagents 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 Village Store and Newsagents last inspected?
Village Store and Newsagents was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Village Store and Newsagents?
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 Village Store and Newsagents compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Village Store and Newsagents holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Village Store and Newsagents 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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