Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Thirsty Elephant Espresso Bar food hygiene rating
The Thirsty Elephant Espresso Bar
20 Cowbridge Road
Pontyclun
CF72 9EE Inspected 12 November 2025
Pontyclun
CF72 9EE Inspected 12 November 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 Espresso Bar in Rhondda Cynon Taf currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 November 2025. The Thirsty Elephant Espresso Bar is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 20 Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EE.
- Business name
- The Thirsty Elephant Espresso Bar
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 12 November 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1709140
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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
12 November 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 Espresso Bar.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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