Thomas Jam's & Chutneys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Thomas Jam's & Chutneys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2023, more than 3 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: 23 Chepstow Close, Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1JG
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Thomas Jam's & Chutneys 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% | ← Thomas Jam's & Chutneys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thomas Jam's & Chutneys 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 Thomas Jam's & Chutneys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Stores Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Craigs Meat Shack Merthyr Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cefn Coed Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Blossom Early Years Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Drovers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
Questions about Thomas Jam's & Chutneys
What is Thomas Jam's & Chutneys's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Jam's & Chutneys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 5 July 2023.
Is Thomas Jam's & Chutneys 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Jam's & Chutneys last inspected?
Thomas Jam's & Chutneys was last inspected on 5 July 2023, more than 3 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 Thomas Jam's & Chutneys?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Jam's & Chutneys compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Jam's & Chutneys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Thomas Jam's & Chutneys 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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