What is the average food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

The average food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf is 4.49 out of 5, across 1,879 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Rhondda Cynon Taf compare with the national average for food hygiene?

65.7% of rated premises in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rhondda Cynon Taf 297 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Rhondda Cynon Taf have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,234 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.7% of the 1,879 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf have a low hygiene rating?

51 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Rhondda Cynon Taf food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rhondda Cynon Taf (2,028 establishments on record, 1,879 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Rhondda Cynon Taf

In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 65.7% of 1,879 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.49/5. These figures cover 2,028 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Rhondda Cynon Taf has 1,234 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,879 rated premises (65.7%). 51 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 May 2026.

5★ share: 65.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -14.0 pp
National rank: 297 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Rhondda Cynon Taf

5★ Very Good

1,234 (65.7%)

4★ Good

416 (22.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

178 (9.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

25 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

26 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 23 awaiting inspection and 126 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 23 awaiting inspection and 126 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Rhondda Cynon Taf: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf?: The average food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf is 4.49 out of 5, across 1,879 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Rhondda Cynon Taf compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 65.7% of rated premises in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rhondda Cynon Taf 297 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Rhondda Cynon Taf have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,234 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.7% of the 1,879 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf have a low hygiene rating?: 51 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Rhondda Cynon Taf food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rhondda Cynon Taf (2,028 establishments on record, 1,879 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Rhondda Cynon Taf

The Square Pizza Co / Chicken ShackTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 4, Broadway Retail Centre, Treforest, Pontypridd · CF37 1BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Tatlah StoresRetailers - other · 66-67 Mill Street, Trecynon, Aberdare · CF44 8LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · 19 Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun · CF72 9EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Little Inspirations Day NurseryCaring Premises · Holly Street, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd · CF37 5DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Greek on the HillTakeaway/sandwich shop · CF37
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Pizza ChicRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun · CF72 9RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Scoops BryncaeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · One Stop, Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun · CF72 9RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · 22 Victoria Square, Aberdare · CF44 7LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Morgan's Fish BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Canon Street, Aberdare · CF44 7AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Green Park, Talbot Green, Pontyclun · CF72 8RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Aberdare Town Church In Wales Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Wind Street, Aberaman, Aberdare · CF44 7HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Perthcelyn Community Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Glamorgan Street, Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash · CF45 3RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Rhondda Cynon Taf

K&KMobile caterer · CF39
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Shoon Cheong Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 62 High Street, Ferndale · CF43 4RR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 August 2025
Golden Fish and PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash · CF45 3PG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Mr PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18-19 Llewellyn Street, Pentre · CF41 7BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
Istanbul KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Fraternal Parade, Pontypridd · CF37 4UG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · Clydach Road, Clydach, Tonypandy · CF40 2DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2025
Tonypandy Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · London House, Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy · CF40 1PU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Lifestyle StoresRetailers - other · 1 Park View Terrace, Abernant, Aberdare · CF44 0RR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,028 real Food Standards Agency records for Rhondda Cynon Taf, of which 1,879 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.