Brighter Minds Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Caerphilly
Brighter Minds Childcare 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
This is a fresh result: Brighter Minds Childcare was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Caerphilly score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Caerphilly ratings →
Address: 12 Gwendoline Road, Risca, NP11 6DD
How this rating has changed
Brighter Minds Childcare has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 2 September 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Brighter Minds Childcare among the 881 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 881 | 63% | ← Brighter Minds Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 149 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 160 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 Brighter Minds Childcare 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 Brighter Minds Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Snug Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Park Shop Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Risca Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Sofa & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
Questions about Brighter Minds Childcare
What is Brighter Minds Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Brighter Minds Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Brighter Minds Childcare 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 Brighter Minds Childcare last inspected?
Brighter Minds Childcare was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brighter Minds Childcare?
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 Brighter Minds Childcare compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,397 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Brighter Minds Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Brighter Minds Childcare 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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Brighter Minds Childcare is one of 74 rated food businesses in Risca. See every hygiene rating in Risca →
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