Pontsticill Station Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Merthyr Tydfil
Pontsticill Station Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: Station House, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UP
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Pontsticill Station Cafe 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% | ← Pontsticill Station Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pontsticill Station Cafe 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 Pontsticill Station Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon Mountain Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Red Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Paula Davies Catering Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Pant Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Kam Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 February 2025 |
| Pantyscallog Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bobl Bach Pre-School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Little Learners - Pantysgallog Ltd Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
Questions about Pontsticill Station Cafe
What is Pontsticill Station Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Pontsticill Station Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Pontsticill Station Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pontsticill Station Cafe last inspected?
Pontsticill Station Cafe was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Pontsticill Station Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pontsticill Station Cafe compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Pontsticill Station Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Pontsticill Station Cafe 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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