Cylch Meithrin Evan James food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cylch Meithrin Evan James 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 27 November 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: YGG Evan James, Rhondda Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1HQ
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Cylch Meithrin Evan James among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,250 | 67% | ← Cylch Meithrin Evan James | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 Evan James 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 Evan James, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Pontypridd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| First Steps Pontypridd Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Celtic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Cymru Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Janet's Authentic Northern Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aqua Soul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Evan James
What is Cylch Meithrin Evan James's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Evan James has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Cylch Meithrin Evan James 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 Evan James last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Evan James was last inspected on 27 November 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 Evan James?
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 Evan James compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Evan James is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Evan James 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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