Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 36 High Street, Hirwaun, CF44 9SW
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips 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% | ← Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips 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 Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lalon Shah Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Penaluna's Road Chip Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Hirwaun Village Stores Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 9 yards away | Exempt | |
| Nollys Nibbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Ramoth Christian Centre Foodbank Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| The Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2020 |
Questions about Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips
What is Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips last inspected?
Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips?
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 Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips 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 Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Penaluna's Famous Fish and Chips 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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