The Old Mill Harvester food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Old Mill Harvester holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 26 November 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
88% of rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rhondda Cynon Taf ratings →
Address: Felindre Road, Pencoed, CF35 5HU
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Mill Harvester sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 401 | 21% | ← The Old Mill Harvester | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 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 Old Mill Harvester 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 Old Mill Harvester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Bridgend College Pencoed Refectory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Coffee Shop @ STEAM Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| New Teaching Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Midshire Signature Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Sony Pencoed Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Premier Pencoed Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2024 |
| Dragon House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Old Mill Harvester
What is The Old Mill Harvester's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill Harvester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 26 November 2024.
Is The Old Mill Harvester 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Mill Harvester last inspected?
The Old Mill Harvester was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 21 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 Old Mill Harvester?
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 Old Mill Harvester compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,871 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Mill Harvester holds a 4. 401 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Old Mill Harvester 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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