David Cooksey Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Merthyr Tydfil
David Cooksey Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ty Gwaunfarren Residential Home Penyfan View, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9EB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so David Cooksey Catering 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% | ← David Cooksey Catering | |
| 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 Very 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 David Cooksey Catering 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 David Cooksey Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi CF47 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Funtazia Day Nursery Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Clover Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Gurnos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Julie's Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Drovers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
Questions about David Cooksey Catering
What is David Cooksey Catering's food hygiene rating?
David Cooksey Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 18 April 2024.
Is David Cooksey Catering 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was David Cooksey Catering last inspected?
David Cooksey Catering was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 David Cooksey Catering?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does David Cooksey Catering compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while David Cooksey Catering holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects David Cooksey Catering 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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