Castle Leisure food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Merthyr Tydfil
Castle Leisure holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 18 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: Castle Leisure Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0TP
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Castle Leisure 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% | ← Castle Leisure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Leisure 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 Castle Leisure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Fountain Shop Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Elior Catering T-Mobile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Coco’s Coffee & Candles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Eurest @ Welsh Government Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Castle Leisure
What is Castle Leisure's food hygiene rating?
Castle Leisure has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Castle Leisure 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Leisure last inspected?
Castle Leisure was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 18 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 Castle Leisure?
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 Castle Leisure compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Leisure is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Castle Leisure 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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