The Laurels Residential Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Laurels Residential Care Home 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: 23 Meirion Street, Trecynon, CF44 8NH
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts The Laurels Residential Care Home among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,250 | 67% | ← The Laurels Residential Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 The Laurels Residential Care Home 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 The Laurels Residential Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwyty Bach Catrin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aberdare Park Primary School School/college/university | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Crust and Crumbs Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Chartwells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Farm Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Burger Xpress Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Laurels Residential Care Home
What is The Laurels Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Laurels Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Laurels Residential Care Home 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 The Laurels Residential Care Home last inspected?
The Laurels Residential Care Home was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Laurels Residential Care Home?
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 The Laurels Residential Care Home compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and The Laurels Residential Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Laurels Residential Care Home 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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