Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun 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 12 June 2025, 12 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: Penywaun Primary School, Coed Glas, Penywaun, CF44 9DR
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun 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 Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penywaun Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Penywaun Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Oasis Pantry Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Maesgwyn Special School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Llwydcoed Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cwmdar Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun
What is Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun's food hygiene rating?
Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun 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 Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun last inspected?
Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 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 Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun?
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 Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Little Inspirations Flying Start Penywaun 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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