Cylch Meithrin Talysarn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gwynedd
Cylch Meithrin Talysarn 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: Canolfan Yr Hen Orsaf Ffordd Yr Orsaf, Talysarn, LL54 6HL
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Cylch Meithrin Talysarn among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Cylch Meithrin Talysarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Talysarn 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 Talysarn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Talysarn School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Pant Du Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Plant Y Nant Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bro Lleu School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Penygroes Ex-Servicemen Club & Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Nantlle Vale Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Meithrinfa Dwylo Da Cyf Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Plas Gwilym Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Talysarn
What is Cylch Meithrin Talysarn's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Talysarn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Cylch Meithrin Talysarn 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 Talysarn last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Talysarn was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Talysarn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Talysarn compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Talysarn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Talysarn 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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