Star Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Star Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: 1 Hodges Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9NX
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Grill sits behind roughly 314 nearby businesses. 27% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ← Star Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Star Grill 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 Star Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gellifaelog Primary School School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Horse & Groom Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| C & C Suppliers Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| A & A Cunningham Butchers Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Curiosity Cubs Ltd Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| BunsNBeyond Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bishop Hedley High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bruce Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Star Grill
What is Star Grill's food hygiene rating?
Star Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Star Grill 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Star Grill last inspected?
Star Grill was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 Star Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star Grill compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Star Grill holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Star Grill 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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