Ferndale Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Ferndale 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Excelsior Terrace, Maerdy, CF43 4AR
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Ferndale Community 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% | ← Ferndale Community 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 Very 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ferns Ferndale Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Maerdy Estate Shop Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Maerdy Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Cult Cookies Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Maerdy Ex Servicemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Maerdy Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Maerdy Social Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Friends of Treorchy Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Ferndale Community School
What is Ferndale Community School's food hygiene rating?
Ferndale Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Ferndale 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 Ferndale Community School last inspected?
Ferndale Community School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Ferndale Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ferndale Community 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 Ferndale Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Ferndale 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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