Plantos Bach Pontybrenin food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swansea
Plantos Bach Pontybrenin 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 19 November 2019, more than 6 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: Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin, Loughor Road, SA4 6AU
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Plantos Bach Pontybrenin among the 1,464 places in Swansea holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,464 | 69% | ← Plantos Bach Pontybrenin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 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 Plantos Bach Pontybrenin 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 Plantos Bach Pontybrenin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| JD's - Test Location Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Gorseinon Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Gower College Swansea School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Gorseinon Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Daisy Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Plantos Bach Pontybrenin
What is Plantos Bach Pontybrenin's food hygiene rating?
Plantos Bach Pontybrenin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 19 November 2019.
Is Plantos Bach Pontybrenin 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 Plantos Bach Pontybrenin last inspected?
Plantos Bach Pontybrenin was last inspected on 19 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plantos Bach Pontybrenin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plantos Bach Pontybrenin compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Plantos Bach Pontybrenin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Plantos Bach Pontybrenin 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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