Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room 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 3 September 2021, more than 4 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: Cynon Valley Museum, Depot Road, Gadlys, CF44 8DL
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room 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 Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cynon Learning Curve (Gadlys) Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bradley's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Aberdare Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Gareth Rees Newsagents Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Caffi Cwtsh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Clubs Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Gravity Bike Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room
What is Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 3 September 2021.
Is Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room 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 Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room last inspected?
Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room was last inspected on 3 September 2021, more than 4 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 Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room?
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 Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room 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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