591 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 58.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Merthyr Tydfil are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 591 registered food businesses for Merthyr Tydfil. Of these, 539 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 58.6% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper (Formerly Aberfan Convenience Store | CF48 4QN | 1 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Merthyr Labour Club | CF47 8DU | 1 | Mar 03, 2026 |
| New simply indian | CF48 4JX | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Robert Avenue Newsagent | CF47 9JH | 1 | Apr 07, 2026 |
| SN Reddy Stores | CF48 1RP | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| The Frederick Residential Home | CF47 8RF | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Tin Sang | CF46 5AN | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Premier Store | CF48 3HB | 2 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Spud Grub | CF47 8UD | 2 | May 27, 2025 |
| Taj finest Indian & Bangladeshi cuisine restaurant | CF47 8UB | 2 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tasty Trotters Catering | CF48 | 2 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| The King Brychan | CF48 1UT | 2 | Jan 12, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 316 food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 58.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Merthyr Tydfil depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.