Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merthyr Tydfil
Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 6 January 2025, 18 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: Aberfan And Merthyr Vale Community Centre Hillside Close, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QE
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre 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% | ← Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre | |
| 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 Very 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 Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre 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 Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Vale Ex Servicemen's Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Silver Bullet Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| TEDS's Pre School Club Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Angel Inn Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Gym Pig Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Pak Ho Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre
What is Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre last inspected?
Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre 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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