St John Baptist Church In Wales High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
St John Baptist Church In Wales 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 9 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: Glan Road, Cwmdare, CF44 8DF
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts St John Baptist Church In Wales High School among the 1,250 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,250 | 67% | ← St John Baptist Church In Wales High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 St John Baptist Church In Wales 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 St John Baptist Church In Wales High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Cwtsh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Clubs Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Gravity Bike Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cynon Learning Curve (Gadlys) Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Aquadare Coffee Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
Questions about St John Baptist Church In Wales High School
What is St John Baptist Church In Wales High School's food hygiene rating?
St John Baptist Church In Wales High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 9 June 2025.
Is St John Baptist Church In Wales 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 St John Baptist Church In Wales High School last inspected?
St John Baptist Church In Wales High School was last inspected on 9 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 St John Baptist Church In Wales High 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 St John Baptist Church In Wales High School compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and St John Baptist Church In Wales High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects St John Baptist Church In Wales 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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