Initiate Strength & Conditioning food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Initiate Strength & Conditioning holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, more than 2 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: Unit 41-42, Gelli Industrial Estate, Gelli, CF41 7UW
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Initiate Strength & Conditioning 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% | ← Initiate Strength & Conditioning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Initiate Strength & Conditioning 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 Initiate Strength & Conditioning, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bodringallt Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Bronllyn Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Gelli Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Fruit Bowl Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| A Fish Called Rhondda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Coronation Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Initiate Strength & Conditioning
What is Initiate Strength & Conditioning's food hygiene rating?
Initiate Strength & Conditioning has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Initiate Strength & Conditioning 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Initiate Strength & Conditioning last inspected?
Initiate Strength & Conditioning was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 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 Initiate Strength & Conditioning?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Initiate Strength & Conditioning 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 Initiate Strength & Conditioning is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Initiate Strength & Conditioning 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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