McBride General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
McBride General 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: Llyswen, Penywaun, CF44 9AT
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so McBride General 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% | ← McBride General 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 McBride General 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 McBride General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penywaun Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Penywaun Primary School School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Oasis Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Sian's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Maesgwyn Special School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cwmdar Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about McBride General Store
What is McBride General Store's food hygiene rating?
McBride General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 24 July 2025.
Is McBride General 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 McBride General Store last inspected?
McBride General Store was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 McBride General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McBride General 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 McBride General Store holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects McBride General 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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