Gruffalo's Den food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gruffalo's Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 9 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: Glyncoch Commuinity Centre, Clydach Close, Glyncoch, CF37 3DA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Gruffalo's Den among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Gruffalo's Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Good
- 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 Gruffalo's Den 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 Gruffalo's Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyncoch Community Regeneration Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Cefn Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Craig Yr Hesg Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| DJ Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| KM Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2020 |
| Albion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cilfynydd RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Coed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Gruffalo's Den
What is Gruffalo's Den's food hygiene rating?
Gruffalo's Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Gruffalo's Den safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gruffalo's Den last inspected?
Gruffalo's Den was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 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 Gruffalo's Den?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gruffalo's Den compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Gruffalo's Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Gruffalo's Den 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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