Sami's Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Sami's Kebab House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Sami's Kebab House was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 87 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UG
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Sami's Kebab House sits behind roughly 459 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Sami's Kebab House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sami's Kebab House 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 Sami's Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Church Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Buy4Save Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| G&M Viazzani, Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Sami's Kebab House
What is Sami's Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Sami's Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Sami's Kebab House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sami's Kebab House last inspected?
Sami's Kebab House was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Sami's Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sami's Kebab House compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Sami's Kebab House holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Sami's Kebab House 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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