Tongwynlais RFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Tongwynlais RFC 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 8 March 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: 53 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LG
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Tongwynlais RFC among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Tongwynlais RFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Tongwynlais RFC 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 Tongwynlais RFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castell Coch Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Agri SGJ Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2016 |
| Coryton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Amelia’s Coffee & Cakes Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Gabriella Cugno Patissier & Chocolatier Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Tongwynlais RFC
What is Tongwynlais RFC's food hygiene rating?
Tongwynlais RFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 March 2026.
Is Tongwynlais RFC 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 Tongwynlais RFC last inspected?
Tongwynlais RFC was last inspected on 8 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tongwynlais RFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tongwynlais RFC compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Tongwynlais RFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Tongwynlais RFC 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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