Food hygiene ratings in Merthyr Tydfil
Our data holds 584 food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil, rated between 2021-11-03 and 2026-08-17. 54.1% (316) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 11 (1.9%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Merthyr Tydfil 311th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Merthyr Tydfil
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 316 | 54.1% |
| 4 (good) | 139 | 23.8% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 70 | 12% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 4 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 7 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 20 | 3.4% |
| Exempt | 28 | 4.8% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 129 | 46.5% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 | 47.6% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 | 32.1% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 | 57.1% |
| Caring Premises | 68 | 64.7% |
| Other catering premises | 42 | 71.4% |
| School/college/university | 35 | 97.1% |
| Mobile caterer | 30 | 53.3% |
Food businesses rated per month in Merthyr Tydfil
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Merthyr Tydfil
The 11 most recent of 11. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hungry flame | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CF47 |
| SN Reddy Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-13 | Retailers - other | CF48 1RP |
| Robert Avenue Newsagent | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-07 | Retailers - other | CF47 9JH |
| Merthyr Labour Club | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-03 | Pub/bar/nightclub | CF47 8DU |
| Premier Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-10 | Retailers - other | CF48 3HB |
| Taj finest Indian & Bangladeshi cuisine restaurant & takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CF47 8UB |
| Tin Sang | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CF46 5AN |
| New simply indian | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CF48 4JX |
| Tasty Trotters Catering | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-13 | Mobile caterer | CF48 |
| Family Shopper (Formerly Aberfan Convenience Store) | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-15 | Retailers - other | CF48 4QN |
| Spud Grub | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CF47 8UD |
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Questions about Merthyr Tydfil
How many food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil are rated 5 (very good)?
316 of 584 food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil (54.1%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-17.
Which food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
11 food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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