Ak Cash & Carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Merthyr Tydfil
Ak Cash & Carry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 12 Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DR
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Ak Cash & Carry among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ← Ak Cash & Carry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ak Cash & Carry 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 Ak Cash & Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Castell Howell Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pentrebach Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Funtazia Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Greenfield Special School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Abercanaid Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Greenhill Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Ak Cash & Carry
What is Ak Cash & Carry's food hygiene rating?
Ak Cash & Carry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Ak Cash & Carry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ak Cash & Carry last inspected?
Ak Cash & Carry was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months 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 Ak Cash & Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ak Cash & Carry compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Ak Cash & Carry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Ak Cash & Carry 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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Ak Cash & Carry is one of 27 rated food businesses in Pentrebach. See every hygiene rating in Pentrebach →
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