MERKUR Slots food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Torfaen
MERKUR Slots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: 53 Gwent Square, Cwmbran, NP44 1PL
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts MERKUR Slots among the 512 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 512 | 72% | ← MERKUR Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 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 MERKUR Slots 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 MERKUR Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Theatre Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Carro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| East2West Mobile caterer | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cwmbran Acupuncture Centre Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Carousel Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about MERKUR Slots
What is MERKUR Slots's food hygiene rating?
MERKUR Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 3 December 2025.
Is MERKUR Slots 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MERKUR Slots last inspected?
MERKUR Slots was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MERKUR Slots?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MERKUR Slots compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and MERKUR Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects MERKUR Slots 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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