Tipsy Owl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Tipsy Owl 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 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Basement, 5 High Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1QJ
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Tipsy Owl 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% | ← Tipsy Owl | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tipsy Owl 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 Tipsy Owl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Clwb Y Bont Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Club Ice Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Celtic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Cymru Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Janet's Authentic Northern Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Tipsy Owl
What is Tipsy Owl's food hygiene rating?
Tipsy Owl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Tipsy Owl 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 Tipsy Owl last inspected?
Tipsy Owl was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Tipsy Owl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tipsy Owl 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 Tipsy Owl holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Tipsy Owl 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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