Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den 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 24 January 2026, 5 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: Bedlinog Rugby Football Club High Street, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6TG
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den sits behind roughly 314 nearby businesses. 27% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ← Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den | |
| 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 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 RFC - The Foxes Den 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 RFC - The Foxes Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlinog Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bedlinog Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2023 |
| Bedlinog Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Lifestyle Bedlinog Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cafe On The Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Just Perfect Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den
What is Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den's food hygiene rating?
Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 24 January 2026.
Is Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den 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 Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den last inspected?
Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den was last inspected on 24 January 2026, 5 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 Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den?
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 Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Bedlinog RFC - The Foxes Den 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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