Food hygiene ratings in Penydarren
There are 15 food businesses in Penydarren with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Merthyr Tydfil Council.
Hygiene standards in Penydarren
47% of rated businesses in Penydarren hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Merthyr Tydfil as a whole, 59% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Penydarren does worse, by 12 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 7 | 47% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 6 | 40% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Penydarren
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Avenue Newsagent Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 April 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Penydarren
How many food businesses in Penydarren have a hygiene rating?
15 food businesses in Penydarren have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Merthyr Tydfil Council. 15 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Penydarren?
47% of rated businesses in Penydarren hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Penydarren?
1 food businesses in Penydarren hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Penydarren?
Environmental health officers at Merthyr Tydfil Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Merthyr Tydfil
- Treharris 61 places
- Dowlais 53 places
- Pentrebach 27 places
- Gurnos 27 places
- Troedyrhiw 26 places
- Pant 22 places
- Cefn Coed 20 places
Food businesses in Penydarren
- 3S Convenience Store 4 - Good
- A & A Cunningham Butchers 5 - Very good
- Bishop Hedley High School 5 - Very good
- C & C Suppliers Ltd 5 - Very good
- Gellifaelog Primary School 5 - Very good
- Gwaunfarren School 5 - Very good
- Julie’s deli & desserts 3 - Generally satisfactory
- K&T Store 5 - Very good
- Londis Stores 5 - Very good
- Martyrs Community Club 4 - Good
- Ocean Fish Bar 4 - Good
- Penydarren Social Club 4 - Good
- Robert Avenue Newsagent 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Star Grill 4 - Good
- Willy's Plaice 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.