Flying Start food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Flying Start 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 15 September 2025, 9 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: Pen Pych Community Primary School, Blaenrhondda Road, Blaenrhondda, CF42 5SD
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Flying Start among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Flying Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Flying Start 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 Flying Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bocs Bwyd Penpych Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Penpych Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Blaenrhondda Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Blaenycwm Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
| Annettes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| The Wyndham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Treherbert RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Colin Deans Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Flying Start
What is Flying Start's food hygiene rating?
Flying Start has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Flying Start 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 Flying Start last inspected?
Flying Start was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Flying Start?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Flying Start compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Start is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Flying Start 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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