Harlequins Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Harlequins Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
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: Park Grove, Trecynon, CF44 8EL
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Harlequins Bowling Club sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← Harlequins Bowling Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Harlequins Bowling Club 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 Harlequins Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwyty Bach Catrin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aberdare Park Primary School School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Chartwells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Crust and Crumbs Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Farm Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cynon Learning Curve (Gadlys) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Harlequins Bowling Club
What is Harlequins Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Harlequins Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Harlequins Bowling Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harlequins Bowling Club last inspected?
Harlequins Bowling Club 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 Harlequins Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlequins Bowling Club 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 Harlequins Bowling Club holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Harlequins Bowling Club 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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