Juggy's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Juggy's Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 19 Heol Tai Mawr, Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1LE
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Juggy's Plaice 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% | ← Juggy's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Juggy's Plaice 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 Juggy's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Craigs Meat Shack Merthyr Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Celtic Cold Storage Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Everlast Gyms - Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Heolgerrig Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Juggy's Plaice
What is Juggy's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Juggy's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Juggy's Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Juggy's Plaice last inspected?
Juggy's Plaice was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Juggy's Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Juggy's Plaice compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Juggy's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Juggy's Plaice 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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