Merthyr West End Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr West End Bowls 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 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: West End Bowling Club The Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YR
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Merthyr West End Bowls Club 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% | ← Merthyr West End Bowls Club | |
| 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 Merthyr West End Bowls 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 West End Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Bishop Hedley High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Daleson coffee co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Merthyr West End Bowls Club
What is Merthyr West End Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Merthyr West End Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Merthyr West End Bowls 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 West End Bowls Club last inspected?
Merthyr West End Bowls Club was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 West End Bowls Club?
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 Merthyr West End Bowls Club compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Merthyr West End Bowls Club holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Merthyr West End Bowls 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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