The Old Red Cow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Old Red Cow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 19 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 147 High Street, Treorchy, CF42 6PA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Red Cow 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% | ← The Old Red Cow | |
| 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 The Old Red Cow 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 The Old Red Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Inspirations Treorchy Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Nicola's Sweets n Treats Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Salvation Army Citadel Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Coffee 111 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Only Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Rhondda Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old Red Cow
What is The Old Red Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Old Red Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Old Red Cow 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Red Cow last inspected?
The Old Red Cow was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 The Old Red Cow?
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 The Old Red Cow 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 The Old Red Cow holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Old Red Cow 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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