Winnie's The Market Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Winnie's The Market Butcher holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 11 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: 3 Aberdare Market, Market Street, Aberdare, CF44 7EB
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Winnie's The Market Butcher 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% | ← Winnie's The Market Butcher | |
| 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 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 Winnie's The Market Butcher 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 Winnie's The Market Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bec's Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| D&M Stores Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2020 |
| Aberdare Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Judges Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Baguette Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about Winnie's The Market Butcher
What is Winnie's The Market Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Winnie's The Market Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Winnie's The Market Butcher safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Winnie's The Market Butcher last inspected?
Winnie's The Market Butcher was last inspected on 11 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 Winnie's The Market Butcher?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winnie's The Market Butcher 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 Winnie's The Market Butcher holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Winnie's The Market Butcher 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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