Alco Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Alco Minimarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 275-277 Elm Drive, Tysign, NP11 6PP
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Alco Minimarket among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ← Alco Minimarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Alco Minimarket 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 Alco Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Truth Doughnuts Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Brighter Minds - Ty Isaf Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Clyde Street Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Blue Garlic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Risca Comprehensive School Canteen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Commercial Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Risca Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Alco Minimarket
What is Alco Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Alco Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Alco Minimarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alco Minimarket last inspected?
Alco Minimarket was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months 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 Alco Minimarket?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alco Minimarket compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Alco Minimarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Alco Minimarket 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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