High Street Ice Cream Parlour food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
High Street Ice Cream Parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2026, 2 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.
85% of rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Merthyr Tydfil ratings →
Address: 62 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DE
How this rating has changed
High Street Ice Cream Parlour was re-inspected on 9 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts High Street Ice Cream Parlour among the 315 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 | 315 | 59% | ← High Street Ice Cream Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 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 Very 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 High Street Ice Cream Parlour 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 High Street Ice Cream Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Davs Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Amazeme (Treats and Sweets) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Flame&Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Fresh Dill Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about High Street Ice Cream Parlour
What is High Street Ice Cream Parlour's food hygiene rating?
High Street Ice Cream Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 9 June 2026.
Is High Street Ice Cream Parlour 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Street Ice Cream Parlour last inspected?
High Street Ice Cream Parlour was last inspected on 9 June 2026, 2 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 High Street Ice Cream Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 High Street Ice Cream Parlour compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 534 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and High Street Ice Cream Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects High Street Ice Cream Parlour 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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