RAFA Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
RAFA Pub 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 137 Bute Street, Treorchy, CF42 6BB
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so RAFA Pub 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% | ← RAFA Pub | |
| 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 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 RAFA Pub 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 RAFA Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Lili Wen Florist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Green Valley Treorchy Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Hot Gossip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Gosen Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about RAFA Pub
What is RAFA Pub's food hygiene rating?
RAFA Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 4 March 2025.
Is RAFA Pub 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 RAFA Pub last inspected?
RAFA Pub was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 RAFA Pub?
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 RAFA Pub 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 RAFA Pub holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects RAFA Pub 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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