The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 7 November 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: The River Centre 3 To 16 Learning Community, Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5AZ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) sits behind roughly 298 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ← The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 69 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) 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.
Questions about The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary)
What is The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary)'s food hygiene rating?
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 7 November 2023.
Is The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) last inspected?
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community (Secondary) 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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