Castell Mynach Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Castell Mynach Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: Llantrisant Road, Groes-Faen, CF72 8NH
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Castell Mynach Inn 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% | ← Castell Mynach Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castell Mynach 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 Castell Mynach Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GH Griffiths & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Llysh Bocs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Micro Acres Wales Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Case Cafe Lounge Miskin Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dynevor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bydîs Brecwast Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Castell Mynach Inn
What is Castell Mynach Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castell Mynach Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Castell Mynach Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castell Mynach Inn last inspected?
Castell Mynach Inn was last inspected on 27 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 Castell Mynach Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castell Mynach Inn 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 Castell Mynach Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Castell Mynach 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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