Canolfan Maerdy food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
Canolfan Maerdy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: New Road, Tairgwaith, SA18 1UD
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Canolfan Maerdy sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← Canolfan Maerdy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Canolfan Maerdy 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 Canolfan Maerdy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Afan Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2018 |
| EJ Monks Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Afan Ales and Fine Wines Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Forge Stores Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| B2M (Rumours Port Talbot Ltd t/a B2M) Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2015 |
Questions about Canolfan Maerdy
What is Canolfan Maerdy's food hygiene rating?
Canolfan Maerdy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Canolfan Maerdy 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canolfan Maerdy last inspected?
Canolfan Maerdy was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Canolfan Maerdy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canolfan Maerdy compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while Canolfan Maerdy holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Canolfan Maerdy 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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