Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Carmarthenshire
Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach 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 3 October 2024, 21 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: Ffairfach Cp School, Bethlehem Road, Llandeilo, SA19 6SY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Ffairfach 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 Ffairfach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awel Tywi Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Ffairfach County Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Classic Caterers Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Dewi Roberts Butchers Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Tregyb Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 May 2024 |
| Classic Caterers - Victoria Holmes Mobile caterer | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Mark and Zoe Holmes Mobile caterer | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| The Original Tram Company Ltd Mobile caterer | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach
What is Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach 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 Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Ffairfach 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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