Dave's Family Butcher Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Dave's Family Butcher Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 February 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: 11a Victoria Square, Aberdare, CF44 7LA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Dave's Family Butcher Ltd sits behind roughly 1,642 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ← Dave's Family Butcher Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dave's Family Butcher 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 Dave's Family Butcher Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynon Valley Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Laal Mirchi Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| 35 Squared Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Favorite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Bonanza Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Dave's Family Butcher Ltd
What is Dave's Family Butcher Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Dave's Family Butcher Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Dave's Family Butcher Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dave's Family Butcher Ltd last inspected?
Dave's Family Butcher Ltd was last inspected on 17 February 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 Dave's Family Butcher Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dave's Family Butcher Ltd 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 Dave's Family Butcher Ltd holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Dave's Family Butcher 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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