High Street Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merthyr Tydfil
High Street Baptist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 30 August 2015, more than 10 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: High Street Chapel High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so High Street Baptist Church sits behind roughly 314 nearby businesses. 27% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ← High Street Baptist Church | |
| 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 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 High Street Baptist Church 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 High Street Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Fresh Dill Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Amazeme (Treats and Sweets) Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Flame&Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Big Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Davs Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| High Street Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about High Street Baptist Church
What is High Street Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
High Street Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 30 August 2015.
Is High Street Baptist Church 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Street Baptist Church last inspected?
High Street Baptist Church was last inspected on 30 August 2015, more than 10 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 High Street Baptist Church?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does High Street Baptist Church compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while High Street Baptist Church holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects High Street Baptist Church 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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