Merthyr Tydfil PFS food hygiene rating
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Merthyr Tydfil PFS 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 15 August 2025, 10 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: Petrol Station 3 Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8EB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Merthyr Tydfil PFS among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% 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 | 317 | 59% | ← Merthyr Tydfil PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Merthyr Tydfil PFS 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 Merthyr Tydfil PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Shop Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Castle Leisure Other catering premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Coco’s Coffee & Candles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Merthyr Tydfil PFS
What is Merthyr Tydfil PFS's food hygiene rating?
Merthyr Tydfil PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 15 August 2025.
Is Merthyr Tydfil PFS 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 Merthyr Tydfil PFS last inspected?
Merthyr Tydfil PFS was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 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 Merthyr Tydfil PFS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merthyr Tydfil PFS compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Merthyr Tydfil PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Merthyr Tydfil PFS 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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