The New Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The New Market Tavern 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: Market Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DY
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts The New Market Tavern among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,250 | 67% | ← The New Market Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 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 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 New Market Tavern 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 New Market Tavern, 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 |
| Judges Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 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 |
Questions about The New Market Tavern
What is The New Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The New Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The New Market Tavern 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 The New Market Tavern last inspected?
The New Market Tavern was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 New Market Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 New Market Tavern 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, and The New Market Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The New Market Tavern 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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