Pen y Dre High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merthyr Tydfil
Pen y Dre 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 13 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: Pen Y Dre High School Goitre Lane, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9BY
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Pen y Dre High School among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% 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 | 317 | 59% | ← Pen y Dre High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Pen y Dre 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 Pen y Dre High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi CF47 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Funtazia Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Gurnos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Curiosity Cubs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Clover Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Pen y Dre High School
What is Pen y Dre High School's food hygiene rating?
Pen y Dre High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Pen y Dre 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 Pen y Dre High School last inspected?
Pen y Dre High School was last inspected on 13 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 Pen y Dre 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 Pen y Dre High School compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Pen y Dre High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Pen y Dre 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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