Lucky Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Lucky Star holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 June 2025, 12 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: 4 Cross Street, Aberdare, CF44 7LE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Lucky Star 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% | ← Lucky Star | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lucky Star 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 Lucky Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billa's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Baguette Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| D&M Stores Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2020 |
| Bec's Bakery Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| J's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Jacs Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Aberdare Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Lucky Star
What is Lucky Star's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Lucky Star 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lucky Star last inspected?
Lucky Star was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 Lucky Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Lucky Star 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 Lucky Star holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Lucky Star 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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