Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ceredigion
Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2014, 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: Penllwyn Primary School Penllwyn Estate, Capel Bangor, SY23 3LP
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn among the 688 places in Ceredigion holding top marks, 72% 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 | 688 | 72% | ← Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Penllwyn 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 Penllwyn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Hwyl Hwyr Penllwyn Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2018 |
| Penllwyn County Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Plas Dolau Country Estate Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Rattray Butchers Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Halfway Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Trefeurig Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Penrhyncoch County Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn
What is Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 9 October 2014.
Is Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn was last inspected on 9 October 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn?
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 Penllwyn compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Penllwyn 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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