Loaded Dough food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Loaded Dough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Abercynon RFC The Clubhouse, Y Parc, Abercynon, CF45 4RU
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Loaded Dough 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% | ← Loaded Dough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loaded Dough 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 Loaded Dough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercynon Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Cylch Meithrin Abercynon Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Diya Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Church Village Caterers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Abercynon Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Little Playhouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Smoked Up Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Lisa's Luxury Cheesecakes & The Crazy Bakes Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Loaded Dough
What is Loaded Dough's food hygiene rating?
Loaded Dough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Loaded Dough 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loaded Dough last inspected?
Loaded Dough was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Loaded Dough?
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 Loaded Dough 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 Loaded Dough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Loaded Dough 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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