First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torfaen
First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 8 September 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Maendy (Cwmbran) Junior & Infant School, Wayfield Crescent, Northville, NP44 1NH
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School among the 513 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 513 | 72% | ← First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 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 First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School 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 First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Carousel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Aspris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Burger Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School
What is First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 8 September 2023.
Is First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School last inspected?
First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School was last inspected on 8 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects First Steps Playgroup at Maendy Primary School 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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