Cwmlai Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cwmlai Primary 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 6 July 2026, 2 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rhondda Cynon Taf ratings →
Address: Penygarreg Road, Tonyrefail, CF39 8AS
How this rating has changed
Cwmlai Primary School has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 6 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Cwmlai Primary School among the 1,249 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 | 1,249 | 67% | ← Cwmlai Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 401 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 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 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 Cwmlai Primary 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 Cwmlai Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmlai Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Lee's News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Coed Ely Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ely Valley Miners Welfare Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Rising Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| New Life Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Lu Sang Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Space Hog Sweets Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about Cwmlai Primary School
What is Cwmlai Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cwmlai Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Cwmlai Primary 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 Cwmlai Primary School last inspected?
Cwmlai Primary School was last inspected on 6 July 2026, 2 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 Cwmlai Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cwmlai Primary School compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,871 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Cwmlai Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cwmlai Primary 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx
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