Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: Lanelay Road, Talbot Green, CF72 8XX
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd 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% | ← Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd 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 Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF Blakemore and Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Celtic Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Hogfather Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Leekes of Llantrisant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Extra Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Freshways Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd
What is Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd last inspected?
Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd?
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 Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd 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 Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Golden Choice at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd 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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