Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 31 October 2023, more than 2 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: 43 - 44 High Street, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6RW
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) 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% | ← Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) | |
| 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 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 Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2026 |
| Bedlinog Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bedlinog Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Lifestyle Bedlinog Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier)
What is Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) last inspected?
Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 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 Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) 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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Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) is one of 61 rated food businesses in Treharris. See every hygiene rating in Treharris →
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