Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ceredigion
Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 December 2016, more than 9 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: Memorial Hall, Talgarreg, SA44 4ER
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Talgarreg 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 Talgarreg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talgarreg County Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| EL Griffiths Mobile Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Tafarn Bach Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| AMJ Garage Services Ltd Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg
What is Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 7 December 2016.
Is Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg was last inspected on 7 December 2016, more than 9 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 Talgarreg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Talgarreg compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Talgarreg 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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