Twyn Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Twyn Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 13 May 2025, 13 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: Twyn Fish Bar Arfryn Terrace Gilfach-cynon, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0PP
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Twyn Fish Bar sits behind roughly 458 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ← Twyn Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Twyn Fish Bar 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 Twyn Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Children In Need Playgroup Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Castle Leisure Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Fountain Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Coco’s Coffee & Candles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Twyn Fish Bar
What is Twyn Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Twyn Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Twyn Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Twyn Fish Bar last inspected?
Twyn Fish Bar was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 Twyn Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Twyn Fish Bar compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Twyn Fish Bar holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Twyn Fish Bar 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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