Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Taj Mahal 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 19 May 2025, 13 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 Margaret Street, Abercynon, CF45 4RE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Taj Mahal 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% | ← Taj Mahal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Just Baked Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Brown's Inns at The Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Cheryl's Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Little Playhouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Abercynon Community Primary School School/college/university | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| FS600 Abercynon Service Station Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about Taj Mahal
What is Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal last inspected?
Taj Mahal was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 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 Taj Mahal?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Taj Mahal 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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