Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala 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
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: Flying Start Family Centre Gladstone Road, Barry, CF63 1NH
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala 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 Pili Pala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Cylch Meithrin Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Flying Start Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2016 |
| Barry Town United AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
| Big Fresh Airstream Mobile caterer | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Derw Newydd School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Barry Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Fountains Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala
What is Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala 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 Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala?
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 Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala 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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