Pant Cad Ifor Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Pant Cad Ifor Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: Pant-cad-ivor Inn, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2DD
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Pant Cad Ifor Inn sits behind roughly 459 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Pant Cad Ifor Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pant Cad Ifor Inn 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 Pant Cad Ifor Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobl Bach Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Little Learners - Pantysgallog Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Cake For All Occasions 4a Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Horizn Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Merthyr Motor Auctions (MMA) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Hendersons Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bruce Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Pant Cad Ifor Inn
What is Pant Cad Ifor Inn's food hygiene rating?
Pant Cad Ifor Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Pant Cad Ifor Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pant Cad Ifor Inn last inspected?
Pant Cad Ifor Inn was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Pant Cad Ifor Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pant Cad Ifor Inn compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Pant Cad Ifor Inn holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Pant Cad Ifor Inn 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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