Household Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Household 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: Household Stores Queens Road, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0LU
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Household Stores 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% | ← Household Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Household 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 Household Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cyfarthfa Upper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| G&M Viazzani, Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Big Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Household Stores
What is Household Stores's food hygiene rating?
Household Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Household 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 Household Stores last inspected?
Household Stores was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months 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 Household Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Household Stores compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Household Stores holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Household 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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