New Dolphin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
New Dolphin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: 91 High Street Caeharris, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts New Dolphin among the 314 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 58% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ← New Dolphin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 New Dolphin 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 New Dolphin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Dowlais Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ho Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Dowlais Engine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Guest Memorial Social & Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Dowlais Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bruce Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about New Dolphin
What is New Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
New Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 20 January 2026.
Is New Dolphin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Dolphin last inspected?
New Dolphin was last inspected on 20 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 New Dolphin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Dolphin compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and New Dolphin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects New Dolphin 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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New Dolphin is one of 53 rated food businesses in Dowlais. See every hygiene rating in Dowlais →
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