The Griffin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merthyr Tydfil
The Griffin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cambrian House Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8LN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts The Griffin 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 Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Griffin 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 Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Court Of Requests Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Hope Church Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 12 April 2022.
Is The Griffin 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 12 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Griffin?
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 Griffin 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 Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects The Griffin 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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