Youth Club food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Youth Club 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 18 June 2024, 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: The Hall Glasier Road, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0TD
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Youth Club 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% | ← Youth Club | |
| 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 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 Youth Club 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 Youth Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children In Need Playgroup Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Castle Leisure Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Eurest @ Welsh Government Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Elior Catering T-Mobile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Youth Club
What is Youth Club's food hygiene rating?
Youth Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Youth Club 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 Youth Club last inspected?
Youth Club was last inspected on 18 June 2024, 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 Youth Club?
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 Youth Club compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Youth Club holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Youth Club 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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