The Pipeworks Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Pipeworks Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 30c Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts The Pipeworks Bar among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,250 | 67% | ← The Pipeworks Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Pipeworks Bar 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 The Pipeworks Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fullbrook's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bottle & Board Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Big Sams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Paul Phillips Catering Services Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Brothers Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about The Pipeworks Bar
What is The Pipeworks Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Pipeworks Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 28 November 2024.
Is The Pipeworks Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pipeworks Bar last inspected?
The Pipeworks Bar was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pipeworks Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pipeworks Bar compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and The Pipeworks Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Pipeworks Bar 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Pipeworks Bar and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Pipeworks Bar is one of 222 rated food businesses in Pontyclun. See every hygiene rating in Pontyclun →
Rhondda Cynon Taf inspects and rates 2,023 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →