Cwmdare Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cwmdare 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Dare Court, Cwmdare, CF44 8TZ
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Cwmdare 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% | ← Cwmdare 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 Cwmdare 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 Cwmdare Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdar Primary School School/college/university | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Maesgwyn Special School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cwmdar Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Burger Xpress Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Crust and Crumbs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Cwmdare Stores
What is Cwmdare Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cwmdare Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Cwmdare 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 Cwmdare Stores last inspected?
Cwmdare Stores was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Cwmdare 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 Cwmdare 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 Cwmdare Stores holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cwmdare 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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