LA Bocata food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merthyr Tydfil
LA Bocata holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 2 16 Dynevor Street, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AY
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts LA Bocata 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% | ← LA Bocata | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 LA Bocata 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 LA Bocata, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Of Requests Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Here We Grow Day Nursery Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Greggs Cafe & Bakery Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about LA Bocata
What is LA Bocata's food hygiene rating?
LA Bocata has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 31 March 2026.
Is LA Bocata 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LA Bocata last inspected?
LA Bocata was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 LA Bocata?
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 LA Bocata compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and LA Bocata is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects LA Bocata 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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