Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 December 2022, more than 3 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: Pantysgallog Primary School Heol-y-bryniau, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AD
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd among the 314 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 58% 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 | 314 | 58% | ← Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd 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 Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobl Bach Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Little Learners - Pantysgallog Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Cake For All Occasions 4a Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Horizn Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hendersons Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bruce Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd
What is Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd's food hygiene rating?
Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 14 December 2022.
Is Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd last inspected?
Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd was last inspected on 14 December 2022, more than 3 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 Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd 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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