Graigwen Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Graigwen 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 3 August 2023, more than 2 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: 1a Graigwen Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2HY
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Graigwen Stores 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% | ← Graigwen Stores | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Graigwen 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 Graigwen Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Pontypridd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Coedylan Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Evan James Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Gelliwastad Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Aqua Soul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cortile Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Graigwen Stores
What is Graigwen Stores's food hygiene rating?
Graigwen Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 3 August 2023.
Is Graigwen 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 Graigwen Stores last inspected?
Graigwen Stores was last inspected on 3 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Graigwen Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Graigwen 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 Graigwen Stores holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Graigwen 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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