Fives Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Fives Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 16 Margaret Street, Abercynon, CF45 4RE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 1,868 rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Fives Cafe | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fives Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fives Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Just Baked Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brown's Inns at The Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Cheryl's Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Little Playhouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Abercynon Community Primary School School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Fives Cafe
What is Fives Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Fives Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Fives Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fives Cafe last inspected?
Fives Cafe was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Fives Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fives Cafe 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 Fives Cafe holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Fives Cafe 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rhondda Cynon Taf, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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