No 53 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
No 53 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 53 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, CF15 7RD
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts No 53 among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ← No 53 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 No 53 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 No 53, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Amelia’s Coffee & Cakes Mobile caterer | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Ffynnon Taf Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| A j catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Funstation After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Gwaelod y Garth Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Castell Coch Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
Questions about No 53
What is No 53's food hygiene rating?
No 53 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 16 October 2025.
Is No 53 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was No 53 last inspected?
No 53 was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 No 53?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does No 53 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, and No 53 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects No 53 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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