Sammy's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Sammy's Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: 93 High Street, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2PN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Sammy's Fish Bar sits behind roughly 317 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ← Sammy's Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sammy's Fish Bar 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 Sammy's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Cefn Coed Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| KV’s Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Clover Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Juggy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Julie's Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Sammy's Fish Bar
What is Sammy's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sammy's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Sammy's Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sammy's Fish Bar last inspected?
Sammy's Fish Bar was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Sammy's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sammy's Fish Bar compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Sammy's Fish Bar holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Sammy's Fish Bar 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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