Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club 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 18 October 2024, 20 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: Merthyr Borough Ex Servicemens Club Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8EB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club 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% | ← Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club 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 Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Coco’s Coffee & Candles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Castle Leisure Other catering premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Elior Catering T-Mobile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club
What is Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club's food hygiene rating?
Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club 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 Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club last inspected?
Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club 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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