Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: Merthyr Tydfil Bowls Club Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% 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 | 317 | 59% | ← Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited 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 Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest @ Welsh Government Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Elior Catering T-Mobile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Castle Leisure Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Coco’s Coffee & Candles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited
What is Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited's food hygiene rating?
Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited last inspected?
Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited?
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 Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited 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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