Pentre'r Penguins food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pentre'r Penguins holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Pentre'r Penguins was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre, Central Park, Church Village, CF38 1RJ
How this rating has changed
Pentre'r Penguins was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Pentre'r Penguins 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% | ← Pentre'r Penguins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Pentre'r Penguins 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 Pentre'r Penguins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Gwauncelyn Primary School School/college/university | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Clwb Y Ddraig @ Llanilltud Faerdref Primary Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Daffodil House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cafe Rana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Caffi Cynefin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Pentre'r Penguins
What is Pentre'r Penguins's food hygiene rating?
Pentre'r Penguins has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Pentre'r Penguins 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pentre'r Penguins last inspected?
Pentre'r Penguins was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Pentre'r Penguins?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Pentre'r Penguins 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 Pentre'r Penguins is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Pentre'r Penguins 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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