The Hatch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Hatch 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
This is a fresh result: The Hatch was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 30b Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EE
How this rating has changed
The Hatch has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 The Hatch 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 Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hatch 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 Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fullbrook's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bottle & Board Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Big Sams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Paul Phillips Catering Services Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Brothers Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 26 June 2026.
Is The Hatch 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 Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 26 June 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 The Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hatch 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 Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Hatch 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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