The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Dare Road, Cwmdare, CF44 8UB
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn 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% | ← The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn | |
| 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 The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn 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 The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdar Primary School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Maesgwyn Special School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cwmdar Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Burger Xpress Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Crust and Crumbs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn
What is The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn last inspected?
The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn?
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 The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn 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 The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Tonglwyd Fawr Inn 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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