OP Chocolate Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Merthyr Tydfil
OP Chocolate Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: O P Chocolates Ltd High Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3TB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts OP Chocolate Limited 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% | ← OP Chocolate Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 OP Chocolate Limited 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 OP Chocolate Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowlais Engine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Guest Memorial Social & Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Antelope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Dowlais Primary School School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ho Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bruce Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Hendersons Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Dowlais Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
Questions about OP Chocolate Limited
What is OP Chocolate Limited's food hygiene rating?
OP Chocolate Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 16 October 2025.
Is OP Chocolate Limited 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OP Chocolate Limited last inspected?
OP Chocolate Limited was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 OP Chocolate Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does OP Chocolate Limited compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and OP Chocolate Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects OP Chocolate Limited 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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