Llantwit Major Comprehensive School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of Glamorgan
Llantwit Major Comprehensive School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: Llantwit Major Comprehensive School Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major, CF61 1TQ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Llantwit Major Comprehensive School among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Llantwit Major Comprehensive School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 Very 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 Llantwit Major Comprehensive School 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 Llantwit Major Comprehensive School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Llanilltud Fawr Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ysgol Y Ddraig Big Bocs Bwyd Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Ysgol Y Ddraig Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Ysgol Y Ddraig School/college/university | 9 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Acorn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| Big Sams Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
| Filco Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Llantwit Major Comprehensive School
What is Llantwit Major Comprehensive School's food hygiene rating?
Llantwit Major Comprehensive School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Llantwit Major Comprehensive School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Llantwit Major Comprehensive School last inspected?
Llantwit Major Comprehensive School was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Llantwit Major Comprehensive School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Llantwit Major Comprehensive School compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Llantwit Major Comprehensive School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Llantwit Major Comprehensive School 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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