Heolgerrig Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merthyr Tydfil
Heolgerrig Community 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: Heolgerrig Primary School Heolgerrig, Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SB
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Heolgerrig Community 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% | ← Heolgerrig Community 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 Very 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 Heolgerrig Community 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 Heolgerrig Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Early Years Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Craigs Meat Shack Merthyr Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Coffee Shop Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Castle View Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Celtic Cold Storage Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about Heolgerrig Community School
What is Heolgerrig Community School's food hygiene rating?
Heolgerrig Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Heolgerrig Community 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 Heolgerrig Community School last inspected?
Heolgerrig Community School was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Heolgerrig Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heolgerrig Community 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 Heolgerrig Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Heolgerrig Community 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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