Empire Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Empire Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 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: 74 Pontypridd Road, Porth, CF39 9PL
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Empire Cafe 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% | ← Empire Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Empire Cafe 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 Empire Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hannah Convenience Store Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Kirsty's Kandy Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Choices Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Cymmer Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Empire Cafe
What is Empire Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Empire Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Empire Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empire Cafe last inspected?
Empire Cafe was last inspected on 10 October 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 Empire Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Empire Cafe 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 Empire Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Empire Cafe 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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