Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
The rating dates from 20 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: Aberglais Inn Vaynor Road, Pontsarn, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TS
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road sits behind roughly 458 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ← Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road 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 Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi CF47 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Funtazia Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Clover Road Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Brecon Mountain Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cake For All Occasions 4a Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Horizn Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road
What is Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road's food hygiene rating?
Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road last inspected?
Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road was last inspected on 20 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 Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Aberglais Inn Pontsarn Road 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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