Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gwynedd
Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: Gwenyn Bach Cefn Coed, Bryncrug, LL36 9PR
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association 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 Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peniarth Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Bro Dysynni School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Ysgol Craig Y Deryn School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Canolfan Cymunedol Neuadd Pendre Social Centre Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| The Magic Lantern Cinema Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Whitehall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 October 2025 |
| Retreat Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Salt Marsh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association
What is Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association's food hygiene rating?
Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association last inspected?
Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association 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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