Food hygiene ratings in Pontypridd
There are 414 food businesses in Pontypridd with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. A further 32 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Pontypridd
64% of rated businesses in Pontypridd hold the top score of 5, and 85% hold a 4 or better. 8 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. Pontypridd does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 245 | 64% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 21% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 13% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Pontypridd
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 February 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
| Ty Garth Newydd Complex Care Unit Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Cortile Coffee Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 January 2025 |
| Gurkha Hill Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 June 2025 |
| Pontypridd Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 February 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 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 Pontypridd
How many food businesses in Pontypridd have a hygiene rating?
414 food businesses in Pontypridd have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. 382 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Pontypridd?
64% of rated businesses in Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd?
8 food businesses in Pontypridd hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 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 Pontypridd?
Environmental health officers at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Pontypridd
- 3S Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Acorns Nursery 5 - Very good
- Alaan Williams Hair Experts Exempt
- Albion Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alfreds Bar & Grill 4 - Good
- All Stars Gymnastics Club CIC 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Exempt
- Alun Brunt 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amber's Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aqua Soul 5 - Very good
- Asda Pontypridd 5 - Very good
- Aspen Nursing Home 3 - Generally satisfactory
- AST Stores 4 - Good
- B&M Bargains 5 - Very good
- B&M with Garden Centre 5 - Very good
- Badmans Cafe 4 - Good
- Barini's Lounge Bar & Grill 5 - Very good
- Barry Sidings Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Beddau Charcoal Grill 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Beddau Community Home Exempt
- Beddau Fried Chicken 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Beddau Post Office Exempt
- Beddau RFC 4 - Good
- Beddau Stores Family Shopper 5 - Very good
- Best Kebab Awaiting inspection
- Best One 5 - Very good
- Best Square Pizza Awaiting inspection
- Bethany English Baptist Church 5 - Very good
- Bevan Butchers 3 - Generally satisfactory
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.