2,023 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 66.6% 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.
The source snapshot contains 2,023 registered food businesses for Rhondda Cynon Taf. Of these, 1,874 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 27 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonese Take Away | CF37 1BE | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Family Shopper | CF41 7LY | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| Filco Foods | CF72 8AP | 1 | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Golden Grill | CF44 6BP | 1 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Haveli Restaurant & Bar | CF72 9HJ | 1 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| HotBox Catering UK | CF11 | 1 | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab | CF37 4UG | 1 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Ivor Hael Hotel | CF40 2JJ | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Jackie Spudz | CF38 | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| K&K | CF39 | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Lifestyle Stores | CF44 0RR | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Mr Pizza | CF41 7BX | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,249 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.6% 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.