Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ceredigion
Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rhydypennau Primary School, Bow Street, SY24 5AD
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau 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 Rhydypennau, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Rhydypennau School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aberystwyth Soft Drinks Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Pennau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Rhydypennau Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 February 2025 |
| Gwartheg Duon Brysgaga Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bow Street Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Galley at the Welsh Black Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau
What is Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau was last inspected on 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau 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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