Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cardiff
Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 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: Herbert Thompson Primary School Plymouth Wood Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4XD
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons 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 Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Beechley Superstores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
Questions about Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons
What is Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons's food hygiene rating?
Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons last inspected?
Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Little Angels Flying Start Herbert Thompsons 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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