St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of Glamorgan
St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site 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 10 June 2024, 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: St Helens R C Infant School Maes-y-cwm Street, Barry, CF63 4EH
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site 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% | ← St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site 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 St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Cylch Meithrin Playgroup Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2016 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Fountains Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| B & M Express Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
| Cynefin Caffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site
What is St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site's food hygiene rating?
St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 10 June 2024.
Is St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site 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 St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site last inspected?
St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site 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 St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects St. Helen's Catholic Primary School - Foundation Phase Site 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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