Playworks Pontyclun food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Playworks Pontyclun holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: Pontyclun Primary School, Palalwyf Avenue, Pontyclun, CF72 9EG
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Playworks Pontyclun sits behind roughly 1,642 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ← Playworks Pontyclun | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Playworks Pontyclun 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 Playworks Pontyclun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fullbrook's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bottle & Board Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Big Sams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Paul Phillips Catering Services Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Brothers Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Playworks Pontyclun
What is Playworks Pontyclun's food hygiene rating?
Playworks Pontyclun has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Playworks Pontyclun safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Playworks Pontyclun last inspected?
Playworks Pontyclun was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Playworks Pontyclun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Playworks Pontyclun 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 Playworks Pontyclun holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Playworks Pontyclun 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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