Rose & Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Rose & Crown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rose And Crown Pub 20 Morgan Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8TP
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Rose & Crown among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% 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 | 317 | 59% | ← Rose & Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 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 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 Rose & Crown 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 Rose & Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Court Of Requests Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Julie's Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Rose & Crown
What is Rose & Crown's food hygiene rating?
Rose & Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Rose & Crown 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rose & Crown last inspected?
Rose & Crown was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Rose & Crown?
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 Rose & Crown compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Rose & Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Rose & Crown 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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