Blaengwawr Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Blaengwawr Inn 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 15 August 2023, 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: 373 Cardiff Road, Aberaman, CF44 6HX
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Blaengwawr Inn 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% | ← Blaengwawr Inn | |
| 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 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 Blaengwawr Inn 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 Blaengwawr Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengwawr Stores Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Aberdare Town Church In Wales Primary School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Cardiff Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Aberdare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Blaengwawr Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Aberdare Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Billa's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Blaengwawr Inn
What is Blaengwawr Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blaengwawr Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 August 2023.
Is Blaengwawr Inn 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 Blaengwawr Inn last inspected?
Blaengwawr Inn was last inspected on 15 August 2023, 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 Blaengwawr Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blaengwawr Inn 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 Blaengwawr Inn holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Blaengwawr Inn 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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