Family kebab house food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merthyr Tydfil
Family kebab house holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: 52 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DX
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Family kebab house sits behind roughly 458 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ← Family kebab house | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Family kebab house 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 Family kebab house, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Pig Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Troedyrhiw School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Afon Taf, Senior Kitchen School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Castell Howell Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Midshire Catering @ Simbec-orion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Ak Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Family kebab house
What is Family kebab house's food hygiene rating?
Family kebab house has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Family kebab house safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Family kebab house last inspected?
Family kebab house was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Family kebab house?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Family kebab house compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Family kebab house holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Family kebab house 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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