MK General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaenau Gwent
MK General 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 15 June 2018, more than 8 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 Fairview Terrace, Tillery Road, Abertillery, NP13 1JD
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so MK General Stores sits behind roughly 299 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ← MK General Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 MK General 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 MK General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Pit Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Gladiator & Aphrodite Nutrition Manufacturers/packers | 351 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
| Abertillery Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2020 |
| Mitch's Fit Kitch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Jack & Jill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Abertillery Learning Community Secondary Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Flying Start Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Pen Y Bont Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about MK General Stores
What is MK General Stores's food hygiene rating?
MK General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 15 June 2018.
Is MK General 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 MK General Stores last inspected?
MK General Stores was last inspected on 15 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MK General 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 MK General Stores compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while MK General Stores holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects MK General 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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