Belle Vue food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Belle Vue holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Belle Vue Hotel 1 Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AU
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Belle Vue sits behind roughly 317 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ← Belle Vue | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Belle Vue none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Belle Vue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Buy4Save Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Doce Cake Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Crosswoods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| G&M Viazzani, Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Belle Vue
What is Belle Vue's food hygiene rating?
Belle Vue has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 22 September 2023.
Is Belle Vue safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belle Vue last inspected?
Belle Vue was last inspected on 22 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merthyr Tydfil Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belle Vue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belle Vue compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Belle Vue holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Belle Vue and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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