Cyfarthfa Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Cyfarthfa Arms 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 26 April 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: Cyfarthfa Arms 82 - 83 The Grawen Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8NR
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
In Merthyr Tydfil, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Cyfarthfa Arms 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% | ← Cyfarthfa Arms | |
| 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 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 Cyfarthfa Arms 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 Cyfarthfa Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Julie's Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Celtic Cold Storage Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Everlast Gyms - Merthyr Tydfil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Cyfarthfa Arms
What is Cyfarthfa Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cyfarthfa Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Cyfarthfa Arms 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 Cyfarthfa Arms last inspected?
Cyfarthfa Arms was last inspected on 26 April 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 Cyfarthfa Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cyfarthfa Arms compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, while Cyfarthfa Arms holds a 4. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Cyfarthfa Arms 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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