Hawthorn Inn

Rhydyfelin

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Hawthorn Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 12 June 2025 by Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Hawthorn Inn, from April 2019 to June 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Hawthorn Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for Hawthorn Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 April 2019	4 / 5	Good
12 June 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Hawthorn Inn in Rhydyfelin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Cardiff Road,
Rhydyfelin,
Pontypridd,
CF37 5AG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Hawthorn Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Hawthorn Inn?

Food hygiene at Hawthorn Inn is inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about Hawthorn Inn

What is Hawthorn Inn’s food hygiene rating?

Hawthorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 June 2025.

When was Hawthorn Inn last inspected?

Hawthorn Inn was last inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf on 12 June 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.