The Skinny Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Skinny Dog 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 2 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: Broadway, Pontypridd, CF37 1BA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Skinny Dog 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 Skinny Dog | |
| 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 The Skinny Dog 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 Skinny Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Ice Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cwrt yr Orsaf Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Clwb Y Bont Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Celtic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Cymru Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Skinny Dog
What is The Skinny Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Skinny Dog has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 2 August 2023.
Is The Skinny Dog 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 Skinny Dog last inspected?
The Skinny Dog was last inspected on 2 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 The Skinny Dog?
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 Skinny Dog 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 Skinny Dog holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Skinny Dog 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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