The Bunch Of Grapes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Bunch Of Grapes holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 12 December 2025, 7 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: 40 Ynysangharad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 4DA
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bunch Of Grapes 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% | ← The Bunch Of Grapes | |
| 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 Good
- 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 The Bunch Of Grapes 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 Bunch Of Grapes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwrw Otley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Little Pickers Grazing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Coedpenmaen Primary School School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bradley's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Gatto Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about The Bunch Of Grapes
What is The Bunch Of Grapes's food hygiene rating?
The Bunch Of Grapes has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Bunch Of Grapes safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Bunch Of Grapes last inspected?
The Bunch Of Grapes was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Bunch Of Grapes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bunch Of Grapes 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 The Bunch Of Grapes holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Bunch Of Grapes 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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