Hope Church food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Merthyr Tydfil
Hope Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Hope Chapel High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UG
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Hope Church 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% | ← Hope Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hope Church 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 Hope Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Mary Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Enaid Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Buy4Save Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Casa Bianca Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| G&M Viazzani, Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Hope Church
What is Hope Church's food hygiene rating?
Hope Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Hope Church 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Church last inspected?
Hope Church was last inspected on 19 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 Hope Church?
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 Hope Church compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Hope Church 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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