Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-25
Rating changed from 3 since 2025-02-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 5 Dean Street, Aberdare, CF44 7BN, in the Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Rhondda Cynon Taf oversees 2,061 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 3 to 5 since 17 February 2025.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
5 Dean Street, Aberdare
Postcode
CF44 7BN
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1293522

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
3 2025-02-17

Location

Nearby Businesses

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare?

Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rhondda Cynon Taf.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare last inspected?

Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare was last inspected on 2026-02-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare located?

Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare is located at 5 Dean Street, Aberdare , CF44 7BN, in the Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CF44 postcode area.