Red Hot China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Red Hot China 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: 8 Chapel Road, Llanharan, CF72 9QA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Hot China 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% | ← Red Hot China | |
| 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 Red Hot China 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 Red Hot China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharan Primary School School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| LCDP Explorers Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Llanharan RFC Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Llanharan RFC Mini Section Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Kalki Indian Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Harish Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Ground Control Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about Red Hot China
What is Red Hot China's food hygiene rating?
Red Hot China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Red Hot China 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 Red Hot China last inspected?
Red Hot China was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Red Hot China?
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 Red Hot China 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 Red Hot China holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Red Hot China 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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