Abercarn Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Abercarn Post Office 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 13 November 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: 21 High Street, Abercarn, NP11 5GQ
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Abercarn Post Office sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ← Abercarn Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Abercarn Post Office 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 Abercarn Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Full Circle Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| New Life Christian Church Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| @A.M. Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Abercarn Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Clwb Carco Cwm Gwyddon Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
Questions about Abercarn Post Office
What is Abercarn Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Abercarn Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Abercarn Post Office 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 Abercarn Post Office last inspected?
Abercarn Post Office was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 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 Abercarn Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Abercarn Post Office compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Abercarn Post Office holds a 4. 300 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Abercarn Post Office 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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