The Otley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Otley Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 18-19 Forest Road, Treforest, CF37 1SY
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts The Otley Arms among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,250 | 67% | ← The Otley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 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 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 The Otley Arms 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 Otley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3S Convenience Store Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Broadway Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Barini's Lounge Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Coffee 4 You Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
Questions about The Otley Arms
What is The Otley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Otley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Otley Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Otley Arms last inspected?
The Otley Arms was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 The Otley Arms?
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 The Otley Arms 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, and The Otley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Otley Arms 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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