The Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Legion 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 14 February 2025, 17 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: 17 Cambrian Avenue, Hendreforgan, CF39 8TF
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Legion 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% | ← The Legion | |
| 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 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 The Legion 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 Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messy Monsters Day Nursery Caring Premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Hippy Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| GGCA After School Club Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Hendreforgan Primary School School/college/university | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Gilfach Goch Community Facility Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Memo's Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Molly O'D's Irish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Gilfach Goch RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Legion
What is The Legion's food hygiene rating?
The Legion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 14 February 2025.
Is The Legion 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 The Legion last inspected?
The Legion was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 17 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 Legion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Legion 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 Legion holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Legion 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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