Rhymney Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Caerphilly
Rhymney Convenience Store 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 8 May 2024, 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: 1-2 Church Street, Rhymney, NP22 5HL
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Rhymney Convenience Store 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% | ← Rhymney Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Rhymney Convenience Store 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 Rhymney Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhymney Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| St Teilo House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Rhymney Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Cylch Cwtsh Ty Coch Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| The Top Shop and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Pro Athlete Supplementation Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Rhymney Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Rhymney Convenience Store
What is Rhymney Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Rhymney Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Rhymney Convenience Store 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 Rhymney Convenience Store last inspected?
Rhymney Convenience Store was last inspected on 8 May 2024, 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 Rhymney Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rhymney Convenience Store compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Rhymney Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Rhymney Convenience Store 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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