Booker Cash & Carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Merthyr Tydfil
Booker 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 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 35 Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DR
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Booker 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% | ← Booker 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Booker 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 Booker Cash & Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| 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 Booker Cash & Carry
What is Booker Cash & Carry's food hygiene rating?
Booker Cash & Carry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Booker 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 Booker Cash & Carry last inspected?
Booker Cash & Carry was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Booker Cash & Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Booker 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 Booker Cash & Carry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Booker 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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