Judges food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Judges 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 18 June 2024, more than 2 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: 7 Market Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DY
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Judges 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% | ← Judges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Judges 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 Judges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Aberdare Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bec's Bakery Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| D&M Stores Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2020 |
| Favorite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Judges
What is Judges's food hygiene rating?
Judges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Judges 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 Judges last inspected?
Judges was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 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 Judges?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Judges 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 Judges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Judges 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx
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