Alun Brunt food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Alun Brunt holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 15 April 2025, 15 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: 3 The Market, Market Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2SP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Alun Brunt 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% | ← Alun Brunt | |
| 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 Alun Brunt 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 Alun Brunt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cortile Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Josie’s Artisan Patisserie and Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aqua Soul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Blueberry Hotel and Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Le Crazy Croissant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Alun Brunt
What is Alun Brunt's food hygiene rating?
Alun Brunt has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Alun Brunt safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Alun Brunt last inspected?
Alun Brunt was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 15 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 Alun Brunt?
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 Alun Brunt 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 Alun Brunt holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Alun Brunt 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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