Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg 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 October 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: Campws Cymunedol Garth Olwg Community Campus, St Illtyds Road, Church Village, CF38 1RQ
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg 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% | ← Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg 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 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Y Ddraig @ Llanilltud Faerdref Primary Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ivey Patisserie Limited Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cafe Rana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gwauncelyn Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Daffodil House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg
What is Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg 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 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg last inspected?
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg was last inspected on 13 October 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 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg?
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 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg 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 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg 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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