Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 March 2026, 3 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: Ysgol Bro Hyddgen, Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, SY20 8DR
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth sits behind roughly 1,722 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ← Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 305 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 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 Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth 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 Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Hyddgen Secondary Campus School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| White Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2025 |
| Town Clock Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Seiclo Dyfi Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Haulfryn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 171 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Siop Blodyn Tatws Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth
What is Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth 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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