Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive 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 5 June 2025, 13 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: Dynea Road, Rhydyfelin, CF37 5DP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive 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 Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Rhydyfelin Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Burger King Treforest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Chan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2020 |
| Cwrt Y Gegin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School
What is Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School's food hygiene rating?
Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive 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 Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School last inspected?
Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive 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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