Purcell Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Purcell Stores 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 7 May 2015, more than 11 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: 86 Purcell Road, Penarth
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Purcell Stores among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Purcell Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 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 Purcell 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 Purcell Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Mably Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Glamorganshire Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Elfed Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Cornerswell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Gin 64 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| Evenlode Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Purcell Stores
What is Purcell Stores's food hygiene rating?
Purcell Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 7 May 2015.
Is Purcell Stores 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 Purcell Stores last inspected?
Purcell Stores was last inspected on 7 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purcell Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Purcell Stores compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Purcell Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Purcell 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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Purcell Stores is one of 207 rated food businesses in Penarth. See every hygiene rating in Penarth →
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