Flames Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Flames Kebab House 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 7 April 2026, 3 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: 44 Victoria Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3RW
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Flames Kebab House 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% | ← Flames Kebab House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Flames Kebab House 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 Flames Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersons Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bruce Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| 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 |
| Cake For All Occasions 4a Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Gellifaelog Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Dowlais Engine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Guest Memorial Social & Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Flames Kebab House
What is Flames Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Flames Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Flames Kebab House 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 Flames Kebab House last inspected?
Flames Kebab House was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 Flames Kebab House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames Kebab House compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Flames Kebab House holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Flames Kebab House 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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