Pontmorlais Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Pontmorlais Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: 30 - 31 Pontmorlais High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Pontmorlais Stores 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% | ← Pontmorlais Stores | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pontmorlais Stores 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 Pontmorlais Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Hope Church Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Buy4Save Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Pontmorlais Stores
What is Pontmorlais Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pontmorlais Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Pontmorlais Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pontmorlais Stores last inspected?
Pontmorlais Stores was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Pontmorlais Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pontmorlais Stores compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Pontmorlais Stores holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Pontmorlais Stores 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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