National Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
National Tap 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 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 3&6 National Court, Cardiff Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts National Tap 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% | ← National Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 National Tap 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 National Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bec's Bakery Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| D&M Stores Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2020 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Judges Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Baguette Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Favorite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 35 Squared Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about National Tap
What is National Tap's food hygiene rating?
National Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 28 January 2026.
Is National Tap 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 National Tap last inspected?
National Tap was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 National Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 National Tap 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 National Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects National Tap 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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