Willy's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Willy's Plaice 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 11 February 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: Street Record Roberts Avenue, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Willy's Plaice 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% | ← Willy's Plaice | |
| 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 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 Willy's Plaice 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 Willy's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curiosity Cubs Ltd Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Horizn Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Gellifaelog Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cake For All Occasions 4a Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Horse & Groom Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Gurnos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Willy's Plaice
What is Willy's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Willy's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Willy's Plaice 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 Willy's Plaice last inspected?
Willy's Plaice was last inspected on 11 February 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 Willy's Plaice?
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 Willy's Plaice compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Willy's Plaice holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Willy's Plaice 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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