Bishop Hedley High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merthyr Tydfil
Bishop Hedley High School 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 March 2026, 4 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: Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AN
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Bishop Hedley High School among the 314 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 58% 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 | 314 | 58% | ← Bishop Hedley High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bishop Hedley High School 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 Bishop Hedley High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren School School/college/university | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Daleson coffee co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| A & A Cunningham Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| C & C Suppliers Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Curiosity Cubs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Gellifaelog Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Horse & Groom Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about Bishop Hedley High School
What is Bishop Hedley High School's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Hedley High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Bishop Hedley High School 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 Bishop Hedley High School last inspected?
Bishop Hedley High School was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merthyr Tydfil Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop Hedley High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Hedley High School compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
58% of the 542 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Hedley High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Bishop Hedley High School 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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