The Vulcan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
The Vulcan Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 September 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: 90 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UD
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vulcan Inn sits behind roughly 459 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← The Vulcan Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Vulcan Inn 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 Vulcan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Church Caring Premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Buy4Save Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about The Vulcan Inn
What is The Vulcan Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Vulcan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 10 September 2024.
Is The Vulcan Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Vulcan Inn last inspected?
The Vulcan Inn was last inspected on 10 September 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 Vulcan Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vulcan Inn compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while The Vulcan Inn holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects The Vulcan Inn 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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