Ferndale has 35 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
83% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 73% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Ferndale.
Showing 1–35 of 35 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | 292 | 4.5/5 | 66% |
| Pontypridd | 276 | 4.5/5 | 63% |
| Tonypandy | 135 | 4.3/5 | 56% |
| Porth | 103 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Rhondda | 101 | 4.2/5 | 53% |
| Mountain Ash | 96 | 4.3/5 | 52% |
There are currently 35 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ferndale, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ferndale, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 73% of rated businesses in Ferndale hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ferndale are carried out by Rhondda Cynon Taf. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ferndale was last updated on 14 May 2026.