Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Thirsty Elephant food hygiene rating
The Thirsty Elephant
12a Cowbridge Road
Pontyclun
CF72 9ED Inspected 30 September 2025
Pontyclun
CF72 9ED Inspected 30 September 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Rhondda Cynon Taf
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Thirsty Elephant in Rhondda Cynon Taf currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 September 2025. The Thirsty Elephant is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 12a Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9ED.
- Business name
- The Thirsty Elephant
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 September 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1158943
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
30 September 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Thirsty Elephant.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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