Bargoed Stores/Murco food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Bargoed Stores/Murco 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 16 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Saron, SA44 5EB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bargoed Stores/Murco sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Bargoed Stores/Murco | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Bargoed Stores/Murco 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 Bargoed Stores/Murco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynsaron CP School (School/College) School/college/university | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Alltcafan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Skanda Vale Hospice Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Bargoed Stores/Murco
What is Bargoed Stores/Murco's food hygiene rating?
Bargoed Stores/Murco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 16 November 2018.
Is Bargoed Stores/Murco 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 Bargoed Stores/Murco last inspected?
Bargoed Stores/Murco was last inspected on 16 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bargoed Stores/Murco?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargoed Stores/Murco compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bargoed Stores/Murco holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bargoed Stores/Murco 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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