Mountain Ash Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Mountain Ash Mini Market holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: 74 Commercial Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3PW
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A 1 is rare: only 26 of 1,868 rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Mountain Ash Mini Market | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Mountain Ash Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mountain Ash Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash Hibernian Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Mountain Ash RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Mustaffas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Adore Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Mountain Ash Service Station Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about Mountain Ash Mini Market
What is Mountain Ash Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Mountain Ash Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Mountain Ash Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mountain Ash Mini Market last inspected?
Mountain Ash Mini Market was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Mountain Ash Mini Market?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mountain Ash Mini Market 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 Mountain Ash Mini Market holds a 1. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Mountain Ash Mini Market 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rhondda Cynon Taf, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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