Aberdare RFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Aberdare RFC 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: 49-50 Gloucester Street, Aberdare, CF44 7BP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Aberdare RFC 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% | ← Aberdare RFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Aberdare RFC 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 Aberdare RFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingers and Tums Ltd Mobile caterer | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Carriages Training Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Aberdare RFC
What is Aberdare RFC's food hygiene rating?
Aberdare RFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Aberdare RFC 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 Aberdare RFC last inspected?
Aberdare RFC was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Aberdare RFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Aberdare RFC 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 Aberdare RFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Aberdare RFC 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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