Cylch Meithrin Aberdare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cylch Meithrin Aberdare 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 2 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: Canolfan Yr Urdd, Oak Street, Aberdare, CF44 7HD
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Cylch Meithrin Aberdare 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% | ← Cylch Meithrin Aberdare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aberdare 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 Aberdare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Town Church In Wales Primary School School/college/university | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Billa's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Baguette Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| J's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Jacs Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| D&M Stores Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2020 |
| Best Vape Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Aberdare
What is Cylch Meithrin Aberdare's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Aberdare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Cylch Meithrin Aberdare 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 Aberdare last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Aberdare was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Cylch Meithrin Aberdare?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Aberdare 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 Cylch Meithrin Aberdare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Aberdare 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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