Cylch Meithrin Llanilar food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ceredigion
Cylch Meithrin Llanilar 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 November 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: Llanilar Primary School, Llanilar, SY23 4PA
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Cylch Meithrin Llanilar 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 Llanilar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Llanilar 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 Llanilar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Ilar Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Llanilar County Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| cysgod y coed residential home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Llanilar
What is Cylch Meithrin Llanilar's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Llanilar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 23 November 2016.
Is Cylch Meithrin Llanilar 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 Llanilar last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Llanilar was last inspected on 23 November 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 Llanilar?
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 Llanilar compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Llanilar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Llanilar 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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