Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores 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 26 June 2023, more than 3 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: 87 Grays Gardens, Graig-Y-Rhacca, CF83 8TQ
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 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 Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & 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 Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Graig-y-Rhacca Primary Canteen School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| DWR Monday Afternoon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Glanmors Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Machen Primary Canteen School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores
What is Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 26 June 2023.
Is Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores 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 Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 26 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Graig Y Rhacca Post Office & 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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