The Llanover Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Llanover Arms 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 6 April 2023, 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: 20 Bridge Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4PF
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Llanover Arms 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% | ← The Llanover Arms | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Llanover Arms 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 Llanover Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pickers Grazing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Bradley's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Gatto Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Global White Pontypridd Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about The Llanover Arms
What is The Llanover Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Llanover Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 6 April 2023.
Is The Llanover Arms 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 The Llanover Arms last inspected?
The Llanover Arms was last inspected on 6 April 2023, 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 The Llanover Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Llanover Arms 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 The Llanover Arms holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Llanover Arms 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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