GD Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rhondda Cynon Taf
GD Meats holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 23 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3PL
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so GD Meats sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← GD Meats | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 GD Meats 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 GD Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Mountain Ash Hibernian Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Mustaffas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Adore Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Kalan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Mountain Ash Vape Shop Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Mountain Ash Service Station Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about GD Meats
What is GD Meats's food hygiene rating?
GD Meats has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 28 April 2026.
Is GD Meats safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was GD Meats last inspected?
GD Meats was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 GD Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GD Meats 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, while GD Meats holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects GD Meats 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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