The Brunch Stop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Brunch Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: Station Terrace, Pontyclun, CF72 9ES
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts The Brunch Stop 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 Brunch Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brunch Stop 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 Brunch Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fullbrook's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bottle & Board Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Brothers Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Brunch Stop
What is The Brunch Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Brunch Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Brunch Stop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brunch Stop last inspected?
The Brunch Stop was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Brunch Stop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brunch Stop 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 Brunch Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Brunch Stop 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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