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Holland & Barrett food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil

Holland & Barrett 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 6 December 2024, 19 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: 13 Graham Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8EG

How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil

That puts Holland & Barrett 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.

Every rated food business in Merthyr Tydfil
5 out of 5 314 58% ← Holland & Barrett
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

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 Holland & Barrett 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 Holland & Barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Amazeme (Treats and Sweets) Retailers - other at this address 5 - Very good 28 January 2026
Flame&Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 28 January 2026
Big Dog Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 63 yards away 5 - Very good 28 November 2025
Davs Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 63 yards away 5 - Very good 29 April 2026
High Street Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop 63 yards away 5 - Very good 14 July 2025
Heron Foods Retailers - other 68 yards away 5 - Very good 12 January 2024
Crosswoods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 81 yards away 5 - Very good 15 January 2025
Fresh Dill Retailers - other 82 yards away 5 - Very good 18 July 2024

Questions about Holland & Barrett

What is Holland & Barrett's food hygiene rating?

Holland & Barrett has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 6 December 2024.

Is Holland & Barrett 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 Holland & Barrett last inspected?

Holland & Barrett was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 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 Holland & Barrett?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Holland & Barrett compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?

58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Holland & Barrett is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Holland & Barrett 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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