Good Friend food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Good Friend holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Fox Street, Treharris, CF46 5HE
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Good Friend 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% | ← Good Friend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Good Friend 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 Good Friend, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Paul Phillips Catering Services @ Masonic Temple Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ty Bargoed Newydd Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Edwardsville Nursery School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Nursery Rhymes Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Kidz Den Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Treharris Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Treharris Phoenix RFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about Good Friend
What is Good Friend's food hygiene rating?
Good Friend has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Good Friend 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Good Friend last inspected?
Good Friend was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Good Friend?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Good Friend compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Good Friend is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Good Friend 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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