Food hygiene ratings in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhondda Cynon Taf inspects and rates 2,029 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,876 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 153 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Standards here are good: 66% of rated businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 51 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,239 | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Food hygiene ratings for each town Rhondda Cynon Taf inspects.
- Pontypridd 414 places
- Aberdare 313 places
- Pontyclun 223 places
- Porth 161 places
- Tonypandy 150 places
- Mountain Ash 138 places
- Treorchy 106 places
- Ferndale 84 places
- Pentre 77 places
- Taffs Well 31 places
Recently inspected in Rhondda Cynon Taf
The most recent inspections published by Rhondda Cynon Taf, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrumps | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Selca School Clubs | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Taste of India | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Beddau | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Paul Phillips Catering Services | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Rhiwgarn Stores | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Rickards Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cynon Linc Hyb | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 2 June 2026 |
| Little Inspirations Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 4 - Good | 2 June 2026 |
| Llanharan Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| The Ynyscynon Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Premier Stores | Retailers - other | 4 - Good | 1 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf
The lowest-rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf are listed below. 26 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Beach Food & Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Family Shopper | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Golden Fish and Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| Filco Foods | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| Tonypandy Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Haveli Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Cantonese Take Away | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Mr Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| K&K | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 February 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Aberdare | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Lifestyle Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Ty Garth Newydd Complex Care Unit | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Ivor Hael Hotel | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 November 2025 |
| Tonypandy Charcoal Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 October 2025 |
| Nisa Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
| Golden Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 September 2025 |
| Shoon Cheong Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 August 2025 |
| Winky's General Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 August 2025 |
| Scoops and Smiles | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Rhondda Cynon Taf
How many food businesses does Rhondda Cynon Taf rate?
Rhondda Cynon Taf publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,029 businesses, of which 1,876 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of rated businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Rhondda Cynon Taf have a bad hygiene rating?
51 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 26 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Environmental health officers employed by Rhondda Cynon Taf carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 35 Squared 5 - Very good
- 3S Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- 3s Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- 3S Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- A Fish Called Rhondda 5 - Very good
- A Taste of The Mediterranean 5 - Very good
- A Walk Down Memory Lane 5 - Very good
- Ab's Cupcakes and Treats 5 - Very good
- Abbie's Cakery 5 - Very good
- Abercwmboi RFC 5 - Very good
- Abercynon Community Primary School 5 - Very good
- Abercynon Rugby Football Club 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Community School 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Market Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Masonic Club 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Park Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aberdare RFC 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Town Church In Wales Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Town FC 5 - Very good
- Abernant Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One 5 - Very good
- Acorns Nursery 5 - Very good
- Acorns Parc Nantgarw 5 - Very good
- Adore Lounge 5 - Very good
- AF Blakemore and Son Ltd 5 - Very good
- AFC Llwydcoed 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- Aga's Cakes 5 - Very good
- Alaw Primary School 5 - Very good
- Albion Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Hughes Cake Design 5 - Very good
- All Stars Gymnastics Club CIC 5 - Very good
- Angels Delights of Llanharry / Beryl's Crunch 5 - Very good
- AnnaOulmi 5 - Very good
- Annettes 5 - Very good
- Annie Bakes Cakes 5 - Very good
- Apex Race Rooms 5 - Very good
- Apple's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Aqua Soul 5 - Very good
- Aquadare Coffee Cabin 5 - Very good
- Arts Factory 5 - Very good
- Arts Factory 5 - Very good
- ASD Rainbows 5 - Very good
- Asda Living 5 - Very good
- Asda Pontypridd 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aubrey Road Store 5 - Very good
- Authentic Curries & World Foods 5 - Very good
- Autism Life Centres 5 - Very good
- Autism Life Centres 5 - Very good
- Axys House Catering 5 - Very good
- B&M Bargains 5 - Very good
- B&M Bargains 5 - Very good
- Baabaa Brownies & Bakes 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-05. Browse all UK councils →