The Brunel Arms

Station Approach, Pontyclun, CF72 9DS

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 2 September 2026 (2 months ago)

Generally satisfactory

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

30 points in total. The overall rating follows from that total, with no single area bad enough to pull it down further.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

Station Approach, Pontyclun, CF72 9DS (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Up from 2 to 3 at the most recent inspection.

3
Generally satisfactoryCurrent · 2 September 2026
2
Improvement necessary24 September 2025

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · Wales
Local authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Town/city: Talbot Green
County: Mid Glamorgan
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 1408177

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