Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swansea
Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery 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 23 March 2015, more than 11 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: Waun Wen Primary School, Lion Street, SA1 2BZ
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery 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% | ← Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery 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 Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Burlais Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Brothers House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Cafe Cwtch@Swansea Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Brynhyfryd Primary School East (Juniors) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| African Food and Spices Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
Questions about Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery
What is Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 23 March 2015.
Is Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery 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 Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery last inspected?
Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery was last inspected on 23 March 2015, more than 11 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 Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery?
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 Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Waun Wen Flying Start Nursery 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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