Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Powys
Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 April 2012, more than 14 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: Mount Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0HT
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Llanfair Caereinion 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 Llanfair Caereinion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Caereinion School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| D E & K B Owen & Son Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2016 |
| Rhallt Uchaf Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2018 |
| Llanfair Light Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol Bro Caereinion (Primary Phase) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Caereinion Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Goat Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2026 |
| Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion
What is Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 18 April 2012.
Is Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion was last inspected on 18 April 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion 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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