MCJA Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
MCJA Catering 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 4 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gelliwastad Club & Institute, Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2BP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts MCJA Catering 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% | ← MCJA Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 MCJA Catering 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 MCJA Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelliwastad Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Global White Pontypridd Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cortile Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Josie’s Artisan Patisserie and Deli Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aqua Soul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about MCJA Catering
What is MCJA Catering's food hygiene rating?
MCJA Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 4 May 2021.
Is MCJA Catering 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 MCJA Catering last inspected?
MCJA Catering was last inspected on 4 May 2021, more than 5 years 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 MCJA Catering?
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 MCJA Catering 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 MCJA Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects MCJA Catering 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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