The Duffryn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Duffryn 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 31 January 2024, more than 2 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: 15 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3PG
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Duffryn 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 Duffryn | |
| 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 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 Duffryn 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 Duffryn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Mountain Ash Hibernian Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Mustaffas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Adore Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Mountain Ash Service Station Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Kalan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Mountain Ash Vape Shop Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about The Duffryn
What is The Duffryn's food hygiene rating?
The Duffryn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 31 January 2024.
Is The Duffryn 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 Duffryn last inspected?
The Duffryn was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 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 Duffryn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Duffryn 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 Duffryn holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Duffryn 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx
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