Magic Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Magic Wok 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: 71 - 72 Pontmorlais High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Magic Wok 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% | ← Magic Wok | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Magic Wok 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 Magic Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Hope Church Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Buy4Save Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Magic Wok
What is Magic Wok's food hygiene rating?
Magic Wok has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Magic Wok 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 Magic Wok last inspected?
Magic Wok was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Magic Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Magic Wok compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Magic Wok holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Magic Wok 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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