The Central Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Central Fish Bar 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 29 July 2025, 11 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 Central Square, Pontypridd, CF37 4PN
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Central Fish Bar 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 Central Fish Bar | |
| 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 Central Fish Bar 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 Central Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coedpenmaen Primary School School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Coed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Hollies Care Home Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Little Pickers Grazing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Bradley's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Gatto Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Global White Pontypridd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Coedylan Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Central Fish Bar
What is The Central Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Central Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 29 July 2025.
Is The Central Fish Bar 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 The Central Fish Bar last inspected?
The Central Fish Bar was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Central Fish Bar?
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 Central Fish Bar 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 Central Fish Bar holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Central Fish Bar 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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