Golden Bakery and Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Golden Bakery and Kebab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 2 High Street, Aberdare, CF44 7AA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Bakery and Kebab 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% | ← Golden Bakery and Kebab | |
| 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 Golden Bakery and Kebab 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 Golden Bakery and Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynon Valley Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Laal Mirchi Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aberdare Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Gareth Rees Newsagents Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| J's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Jacs Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| 35 Squared Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Golden Bakery and Kebab
What is Golden Bakery and Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bakery and Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Golden Bakery and Kebab 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Bakery and Kebab last inspected?
Golden Bakery and Kebab was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Golden Bakery and Kebab?
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 Golden Bakery and Kebab 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 Golden Bakery and Kebab holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Golden Bakery and Kebab 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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