St Gwladys Sunbeams food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Caerphilly
St Gwladys Sunbeams 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 31 July 2023, 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: St Gwladys Bargoed School, Church Place, Bargoed, CF81 8RP
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts St Gwladys Sunbeams among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 877 | 63% | ← St Gwladys Sunbeams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 St Gwladys Sunbeams 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 St Gwladys Sunbeams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Kitchen 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| @Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Fancy Treats? Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Honey Dots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Aberbargoed Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aberbargoed Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about St Gwladys Sunbeams
What is St Gwladys Sunbeams's food hygiene rating?
St Gwladys Sunbeams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 31 July 2023.
Is St Gwladys Sunbeams 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 St Gwladys Sunbeams last inspected?
St Gwladys Sunbeams was last inspected on 31 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Gwladys Sunbeams?
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 St Gwladys Sunbeams compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and St Gwladys Sunbeams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects St Gwladys Sunbeams 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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