Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem 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 4 October 2023, 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: Pontyberem Cp School, Heol Y Felin, Pontyberem, SA15 5EB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem 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 Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyberem C P School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| King Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| Pontyberem Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Y CWTSH Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Good Choice Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| CK'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2025 |
| Ponty Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 March 2024 |
| Coalbrook Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2021 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem
What is Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem 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 Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem was last inspected on 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem 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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