The Potting Shed

Ynysmaerdy

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Potting Shed scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 April 2026 by Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Potting Shed, from May 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Potting Shed.

Food hygiene rating history for The Potting Shed
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 May 2021	5 / 5	Very good
17 April 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Potting Shed in Ynysmaerdy 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?

The Old Timber Yard,
Llantrisant Business Park,
Ynysmaerdy,
Llantrisant,
CF72 8LF

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

Who inspects The Potting Shed?

Food hygiene at The Potting Shed 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 The Potting Shed

What is The Potting Shed’s food hygiene rating?

The Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 April 2026.

When was The Potting Shed last inspected?

The Potting Shed was last inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf on 17 April 2026.

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.