Gwalia Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Gwalia 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 24 September 2015, more than 10 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: Museum Of Welsh Life Michaelston Road, St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Gwalia Stores sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Gwalia Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gwalia 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 Gwalia Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang's Wok Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Glamorgan Wanderers RFC Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Dolwerdd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Grand Avenue Food Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2017 |
Questions about Gwalia Stores
What is Gwalia Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gwalia Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 24 September 2015.
Is Gwalia 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 Gwalia Stores last inspected?
Gwalia Stores was last inspected on 24 September 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gwalia Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gwalia Stores compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Gwalia Stores holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Gwalia 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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Gwalia Stores is one of 15 rated food businesses in St Fagans. See every hygiene rating in St Fagans →
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