Grawen Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Grawen Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 September 2012, more than 13 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: Grawen Arms The Grawen Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8NR
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Grawen Arms 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% | ← Grawen Arms | |
| 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 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 Grawen Arms 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 Grawen Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Julie's Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Celtic Cold Storage Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Court Of Requests Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Grawen Arms
What is Grawen Arms's food hygiene rating?
Grawen Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 19 September 2012.
Is Grawen Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grawen Arms last inspected?
Grawen Arms was last inspected on 19 September 2012, more than 13 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 Grawen Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grawen Arms compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Grawen Arms holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Grawen Arms 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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