Cwmlai After School Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cwmlai After School Club 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Cwm Lai Primary School, Penygarreg Road, Tonyrefail, CF39 8AS
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Cwmlai After School Club sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← Cwmlai After School Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cwmlai After School Club 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 Cwmlai After School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmlai Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Cwmlai Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Lee's News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Coed Ely Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Rising Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| New Life Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Lu Sang Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about Cwmlai After School Club
What is Cwmlai After School Club's food hygiene rating?
Cwmlai After School Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Cwmlai After School Club 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 Cwmlai After School Club last inspected?
Cwmlai After School Club was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Cwmlai After School Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cwmlai After School Club 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, while Cwmlai After School Club holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cwmlai After School Club 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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