2,045 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 65.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Rhondda Cynon Taf are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Rhondda Cynon Taf currently has 2,045 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,877 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 26 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrakebabra | CF40 2QZ | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Athwal Stores | CF39 8UY | 1 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Cantonese Take Away | CF37 1BE | 1 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| D'Lites Ltd | CF72 8AD | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Golden Grill | CF44 6BP | 1 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Ivor Hael Hotel | CF40 2JJ | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Lifestyle Stores | CF44 0RR | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Llanharan Grill | CF72 9RA | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| Megasave Stores Ltd | CF42 5BT | 1 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Aberdare | CF44 7DP | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Mountain Ash Mini Market | CF45 3PW | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| Mum's Spice and Jib | CF45 3AE | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Nisa Local | CF40 2DG | 1 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Nisa Local | CF38 1SB | 1 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Olive's Attic | CF37 1SG | 1 | Apr 09, 2025 |
There are currently 1,224 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Rhondda Cynon Taf depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.