Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Denbighshire
Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP 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 31 January 2018, more than 8 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: Ysgol Caer Drewyn Clawdd Poncen, Corwen, LL21 9RT
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP 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 Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2019 |
| Ysgol Caer Drewyn Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2016 |
| Grace Foods / W T Foods Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| R G Bacon Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Cysgod Y Gaer Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Corwen Leisure Centre And Bodyz Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Crown Hotel Corwen Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| Corwen Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP
What is Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP's food hygiene rating?
Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 31 January 2018.
Is Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP 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 Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP last inspected?
Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP was last inspected on 31 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP?
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 Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP 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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