Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 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: Windsor Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 3BH
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One 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 Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miskin Primary School School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Mervin Store Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Pengeulan Primary School School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Our Ladys RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Perthcelyn Food Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Darrenlas Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Happy Dayz Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One
What is Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One's food hygiene rating?
Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One last inspected?
Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One 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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