After the bell childrens centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torfaen
After the bell childrens centre holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the care premises and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: Penygarn Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Woodlands Field, Penygarn, NP4 8BU
How it compares in Torfaen
A 1 is rare: only 21 of 709 rated places in Torfaen score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← After the bell childrens centre | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 After the bell childrens centre the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to After the bell childrens centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penygarn Community Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Penygarn Under Fives at Penygarn Primary School Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Plas-Y-Garn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Pontymoile under fives at Pontypool Active Living Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Pontypool Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Chartwells at St Albans RC School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cylch TI A FI Pontypwl Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about After the bell childrens centre
What is After the bell childrens centre's food hygiene rating?
After the bell childrens centre has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Torfaen Council on 13 March 2026.
Is After the bell childrens centre safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was After the bell childrens centre last inspected?
After the bell childrens centre was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at After the bell childrens centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does After the bell childrens centre compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while After the bell childrens centre holds a 1. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects After the bell childrens centre 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Torfaen, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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