Station Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Station Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 9 May 2025, 14 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 Hotel Station Road, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2NB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Hotel sits behind roughly 314 nearby businesses. 27% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 314 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ← Station Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Station Hotel 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 Station Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Cefn Coed Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Drovers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| KV’s Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Clover Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Juggy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Castle View Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Station Hotel
What is Station Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Station Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Station Hotel 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Station Hotel last inspected?
Station Hotel was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Station Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Hotel compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Station Hotel holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Station Hotel 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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