The Welsh Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
The Welsh Bar 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 24 March 2024, 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: 143 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DP
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Welsh Bar 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% | ← The Welsh Bar | |
| 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 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 The Welsh 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 The Welsh Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco’s Coffee & Candles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Fresh Dill Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Big Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Davs Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| High Street Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about The Welsh Bar
What is The Welsh Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Welsh Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 24 March 2024.
Is The Welsh 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Welsh Bar last inspected?
The Welsh Bar was last inspected on 24 March 2024, 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 The Welsh Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Welsh Bar compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while The Welsh Bar holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects The Welsh 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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