Dolau Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Dolau Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Bridgend Road, Llanharan, CF72 9RP
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Dolau Primary School sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← Dolau Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dolau 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 Dolau Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Chips @ Bryncae Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Pizza Chic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Bryncae Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ground Control Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Selca Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Harish Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Dolau Primary School
What is Dolau Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dolau Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Dolau Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dolau Primary School last inspected?
Dolau Primary School was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Dolau Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dolau Primary 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, while Dolau Primary School holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Dolau 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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