Food hygiene ratings in Aberdare
There are 314 food businesses in Aberdare with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. A further 26 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Aberdare
68% of rated businesses in Aberdare hold the top score of 5, and 85% hold a 4 or better. 9 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Rhondda Cynon Taf as a whole, 67% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Aberdare is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 196 | 68% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 11% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Aberdare
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 September 2025 |
| Lifestyle Stores Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Aberdare Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| George Caffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Hirwaun Village Stores Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Les Golden Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Penywaun Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 January 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 November 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Aberdare
How many food businesses in Aberdare have a hygiene rating?
314 food businesses in Aberdare have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. 288 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Aberdare?
68% of rated businesses in Aberdare hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Aberdare?
9 food businesses in Aberdare hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Aberdare?
Environmental health officers at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Pontypridd 414 places
- Pontyclun 222 places
- Porth 161 places
- Tonypandy 148 places
- Mountain Ash 137 places
- Treorchy 102 places
- Ferndale 84 places
- Pentre 77 places
Food businesses in Aberdare
- 35 Squared 5 - Very good
- 3s Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd Exempt
- A & J M Sheppard Ltd Exempt
- Aberaman Fish Bar & Kebab 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aberaman Post Office Exempt
- Abercwmboi RFC 5 - Very good
- Abercwmboi Social Club 4 - Good
- Aberdare Community School 5 - Very good
- Aberdare Filling Station Shop 4 - 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
- AFC Llwydcoed 5 - Very good
- Afon Dar Cafe and Fish Bar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alan's General Stores 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd 5 - Very good
- Amore Restaurant 4 - Good
- Anrhegion Cymreig 4 - Good
- AP Discount Exempt
- Aquadare Coffee Cabin 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Authentic Curries & World Foods 5 - Very good
- Avicenna Pharmacy Exempt
- B&M Bargains 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.