Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merthyr Tydfil
Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 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: Afon Taf High School Yew Street, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4ED
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen among the 314 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 58% 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 | 314 | 58% | ← Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen 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 Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Pig Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Pak Ho Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Troedyrhiw School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| P.m.g. Catering At General Dynamics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Castell Howell Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Midshire Catering @ Simbec-orion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Ak Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen
What is Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen last inspected?
Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen 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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