Space Hog Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Space Hog Sweets 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 27 September 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: 21 Waunrhydd Road, Tonyrefail, CF39 8EN
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Space Hog Sweets 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% | ← Space Hog Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Space Hog Sweets 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 Space Hog Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Partneriaeth Cwm Elai Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-operative in Tonyrefail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Capel Community Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| PS Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Space Hog Sweets
What is Space Hog Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Space Hog Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Space Hog Sweets 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 Space Hog Sweets last inspected?
Space Hog Sweets was last inspected on 27 September 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 Space Hog Sweets?
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 Space Hog Sweets 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 Space Hog Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Space Hog Sweets 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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