Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blaenau Gwent
Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw 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 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Penrhiw, Brynithel, NP13 2GZ
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw 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 Gwdihw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gwdihw 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 Gwdihw, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buns & Crusts Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aberbeeg Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Boyals Convenience Store & Post office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2017 |
| Elysium Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| GoGoWok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| St Illtyd Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Family Fun and Play Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw
What is Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw 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 Gwdihw last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Gwdihw?
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 Gwdihw 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 Gwdihw is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Gwdihw 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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