The Ivor Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Ivor Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: 1 Cowbridge Road, Brynsadler, CF72 9BT
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ivor Arms sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← The Ivor Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ivor Arms 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 Ivor Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Phillips Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Pontyclun Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bottle & Board Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fullbrook's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Big Sams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about The Ivor Arms
What is The Ivor Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Ivor Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The Ivor Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ivor Arms last inspected?
The Ivor Arms was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Ivor Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ivor Arms 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 Ivor Arms holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Ivor Arms 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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