Pontyclun Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pontyclun Convenience Store 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 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 27-29 Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Pontyclun Convenience Store 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% | ← Pontyclun Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Pontyclun Convenience Store 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 Pontyclun Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Big Sams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fullbrook's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bottle & Board Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Brothers Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Pontyclun Convenience Store
What is Pontyclun Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Pontyclun Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Pontyclun Convenience Store 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 Pontyclun Convenience Store last inspected?
Pontyclun Convenience Store was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months 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 Pontyclun Convenience Store?
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 Pontyclun Convenience Store 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 Pontyclun Convenience Store holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Pontyclun Convenience Store 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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