Talbot Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Talbot Stores 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 52 Talbot Road, Talbot Green, CF72 8AF
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Talbot Stores 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% | ← Talbot Stores | |
| 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 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 Talbot Stores 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 Talbot Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| La Luna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bradleys Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Next Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about Talbot Stores
What is Talbot Stores's food hygiene rating?
Talbot Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Talbot Stores 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 Talbot Stores last inspected?
Talbot Stores was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Talbot Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Talbot Stores 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 Talbot Stores holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Talbot Stores 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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