B & M Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
B & M Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: B & M Stores was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Plot 1 Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TA
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so B & M Stores sits behind roughly 317 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ← B & M Stores | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 B & M Stores 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 B & M Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Dowlais Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Antelope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Dowlais Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ho Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bobl Bach Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Little Learners - Pantysgallog Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about B & M Stores
What is B & M Stores's food hygiene rating?
B & M Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 15 May 2026.
Is B & M Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was B & M Stores last inspected?
B & M Stores was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 B & M Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Stores compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Stores holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects B & M Stores 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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