Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blaenau Gwent
Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan 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 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Helyg Bychan Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Griffin Lane, Blaina, NP13 3DQ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan 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 Helyg Bychan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed y Garn Primary School School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Shoda Sauces Europe Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cwmcelyn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Blaina Cons. Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Nantyglo Rugby Football Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan
What is Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan 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 Helyg Bychan last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan?
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 Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Helyg Bychan 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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