Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute 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 15 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 53-55 Lake Street, Ferndale, CF43 4HL
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute 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% | ← Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute 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 Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Crazy Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Lindy Lou's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Dylan's Savoury and Sweets Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Delicious Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Darran Park Primary School School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute
What is Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute's food hygiene rating?
Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 December 2022.
Is Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute 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 Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute last inspected?
Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute was last inspected on 15 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute 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 Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute 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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