The Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
The Sweet Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 2021, more than 4 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: Unit 8 Swansea Road, Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1HT
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts The Sweet Shop among the 314 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 58% 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 | 314 | 58% | ← The Sweet Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 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 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 The Sweet Shop 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 The Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakestones Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Craigs Meat Shack Merthyr Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Celtic Cold Storage Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Heolgerrig Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Heolgerrig Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Sweet Shop
What is The Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 16 November 2021.
Is The Sweet Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sweet Shop last inspected?
The Sweet Shop was last inspected on 16 November 2021, more than 4 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 The Sweet Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sweet Shop compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects The Sweet Shop 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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