Lemon BB food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Lemon BB holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 15 May 2025, 14 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: 49 High Street, Ferndale, CF43 4RH
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Lemon BB 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% | ← Lemon BB | |
| 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 Lemon BB 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 Lemon BB, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Lindy Lou's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ferndale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Dylan's Savoury and Sweets Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Delicious Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ferndale House Resource Centre Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Lemon BB
What is Lemon BB's food hygiene rating?
Lemon BB has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Lemon BB safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Lemon BB last inspected?
Lemon BB was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 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 Lemon BB?
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 Lemon BB 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 Lemon BB holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Lemon BB 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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