Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: 38-40 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, CF40 1AL
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ← Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 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 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 Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office 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 Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Clwb Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2020 |
| Jelliebeans Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Gnome Game Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Little Shed Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Judges Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
Questions about Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office
What is Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office last inspected?
Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office 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, and Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Tonypandy Convenience Store and Post Office 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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