Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Dolau Primary School, Bridgend Road, Llanharan, CF72 9RP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare 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% | ← Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare 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 Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Chips @ Bryncae Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Pizza Chic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Bryncae Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ground Control Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Selca Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Harish Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare
What is Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare 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 Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare last inspected?
Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare 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 Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare 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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