Joes Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Joes Fish Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 June 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: Brooke House Gelligaer Road, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6DN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Joes Fish Shop sits behind roughly 317 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ← Joes Fish Shop | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Joes Fish Shop 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 Joes Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ffaldcaiach Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Glynbargoed EMI Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cafe Nelson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Co-op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Green Street Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Llancaeach Junior Canteen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Dynevor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
Questions about Joes Fish Shop
What is Joes Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
Joes Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Joes Fish Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Joes Fish Shop last inspected?
Joes Fish Shop was last inspected on 3 June 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 Joes Fish Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Joes Fish Shop compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Joes Fish Shop holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Joes Fish Shop 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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