Jo's General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Jo's General 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 18 November 2014, 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: 38 Abercerdin Road, Evanstown, Gilfach Goch, CF39 8RP
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Jo's General Store among the 874 places in Bridgend 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 | 874 | 72% | ← Jo's General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Jo's General 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 Jo's General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercerdin Primary School School/college/university | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Big Bocs Boyd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Memo's Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Molly O'D's Irish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Gilfach Goch RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Gilfach Goch Community Facility Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Messy Monsters Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| GGCA After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Jo's General Store
What is Jo's General Store's food hygiene rating?
Jo's General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 18 November 2014.
Is Jo's General 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 Jo's General Store last inspected?
Jo's General Store was last inspected on 18 November 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jo's General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jo's General Store compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Jo's General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Jo's General 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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