Mynydd Haf Independent School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Mynydd Haf Independent School 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 18 December 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: Ty Ysgol, Newport Road, Trethomas, CF83 8BY
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Mynydd Haf Independent School sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Mynydd Haf Independent School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 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 Mynydd Haf Independent School 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 Mynydd Haf Independent School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glanmors Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bedwas High School Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Graig-y-Rhacca Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bedwas Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bedwas Junior Canteen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Mynydd Haf Independent School
What is Mynydd Haf Independent School's food hygiene rating?
Mynydd Haf Independent School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 18 December 2023.
Is Mynydd Haf Independent School 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 Mynydd Haf Independent School last inspected?
Mynydd Haf Independent School was last inspected on 18 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mynydd Haf Independent School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mynydd Haf Independent School compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Mynydd Haf Independent School holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Mynydd Haf Independent School 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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