Lucky House Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Lucky House Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 16 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 57 Brecon Road, Hirwaun, CF44 9NH
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Lucky House Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,642 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ← Lucky House Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lucky House Chinese Takeaway 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 Lucky House Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2020 |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Nollys Nibbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Hirwaun Village Stores Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Family Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Lucky House Chinese Takeaway
What is Lucky House Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lucky House Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Lucky House Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lucky House Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Lucky House Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Lucky House Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky House Chinese Takeaway 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, while Lucky House Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Lucky House Chinese Takeaway 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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