Children In Need Playgroup food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Children In Need Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, 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 Hall Glasier Road, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0TD
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Children In Need Playgroup among the 314 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 58% 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 | 314 | 58% | ← Children In Need Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 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 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 Children In Need Playgroup 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 Children In Need Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Castle Leisure Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Baili Glas Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Eurest @ Welsh Government Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Elior Catering T-Mobile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Caedraw Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Children In Need Playgroup
What is Children In Need Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Children In Need Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Children In Need Playgroup 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Children In Need Playgroup last inspected?
Children In Need Playgroup was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merthyr Tydfil Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Children In Need Playgroup?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Children In Need Playgroup compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Children In Need Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Children In Need Playgroup 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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