Alan John Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Alan John Butchers 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: 1 Williams Street, Brynna, CF72 9QJ
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Alan John Butchers 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% | ← Alan John Butchers | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Alan John Butchers 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 Alan John Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynnau Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Leyshon's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Playtots Playgroup Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| The Mountain Hare Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2023 |
| Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 September 2025 |
| Fish N Chips @ Bryncae Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Pizza Chic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Alan John Butchers
What is Alan John Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Alan John Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Alan John Butchers 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 Alan John Butchers last inspected?
Alan John Butchers was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Alan John Butchers?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alan John Butchers 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 Alan John Butchers holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Alan John Butchers 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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