Apple's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Apple's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 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: 20 Margaret Street, Abercynon, CF45 4RE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Apple's Kitchen among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Apple's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Apple's Kitchen 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 Apple's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Baked Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brown's Inns at The Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Cheryl's Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Little Playhouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Abercynon Community Primary School School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| FS600 Abercynon Service Station Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about Apple's Kitchen
What is Apple's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Apple's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Apple's Kitchen 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apple's Kitchen last inspected?
Apple's Kitchen was last inspected on 3 February 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 Apple's Kitchen?
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 Apple's Kitchen compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Apple's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Apple's Kitchen 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx
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