Mount Valley Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Mount Valley Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 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: 34-38 Commercial Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3PW
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Mount Valley Stores sits behind roughly 1,642 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ← Mount Valley Stores | |
| 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 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 Mount Valley 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 Mount Valley Stores, 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 Mount Valley Stores
What is Mount Valley Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mount Valley Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Mount Valley Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mount Valley Stores last inspected?
Mount Valley Stores was last inspected on 15 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 Mount Valley Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mount Valley Stores 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 Mount Valley Stores holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Mount Valley 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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