Mervin Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Mervin Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7a Morgan Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3YN
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Mervin Store among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Mervin Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Mervin Store 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 Mervin Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengeulan Primary School School/college/university | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aberpennar Court Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Miskin Primary School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Happy Dayz Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ceiber Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Cosy Cwtch Warm Hub and Community Fridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| JAZ Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2020 |
| Our Ladys RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Mervin Store
What is Mervin Store's food hygiene rating?
Mervin Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Mervin Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mervin Store last inspected?
Mervin Store was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mervin Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mervin Store compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Mervin Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Mervin Store 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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