Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Carmarthenshire
Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: Cynwyl Elfed, SA33 6TR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed 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 Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERWYDD GARAGE Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2017 |
| Premier Stores and Post Office Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 January 2025 |
| The Blue Bell Inn Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Jim and Sally's Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Chloe’s Burger Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Derwydd Services Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed
What is Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed last inspected?
Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed 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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