Cylch Meithrin Nelson food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Caerphilly
Cylch Meithrin Nelson 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 15 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: Day Nursery, 21 Commercial Street, Nelson, CF46 6NF
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Cylch Meithrin Nelson sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Cylch Meithrin Nelson | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nelson 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 Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Llancaeach Junior Canteen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Dynevor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Cafe Nelson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ladybirds Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Llanfabon Infants Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Nelson
What is Cylch Meithrin Nelson's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Cylch Meithrin Nelson 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 Nelson last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Nelson was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Nelson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Nelson compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Cylch Meithrin Nelson holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Nelson 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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