The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Ship Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
The rating dates from 16 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: Crown Hill, Llantwit Fardre, CF38 1BH
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ship Inn 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% | ← The Ship Inn | |
| 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 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 The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Gwynt y Ddraig Cider Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Efail Isaf Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2021 |
| Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beddau Stores Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Blazin Vapourz Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 16 January 2026.
Is The Ship Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 16 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 The Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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