The Colliers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
The Colliers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Colliers Arms 69 Nightingale Street, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1EJ
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts The Colliers Arms among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% 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 | 317 | 59% | ← The Colliers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 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 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 Colliers Arms 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 Colliers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercanaid Community School School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Greenhill Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Case Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pentrebach Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Funtazia Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Greenfield Special School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Colliers Arms
What is The Colliers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Colliers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Colliers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Colliers Arms last inspected?
The Colliers Arms was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 The Colliers Arms?
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 The Colliers Arms compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and The Colliers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects The Colliers Arms 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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