Saplings Out of School Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Saplings Out of School Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Saplings Out of School Care was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Evenlode Primary School Evenlode Avenue, Penarth, CF64 3PD
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Saplings Out of School Care among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Saplings Out of School Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 Saplings Out of School Care 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 Saplings Out of School Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Mably Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Elfed Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Cornerswell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Evenlode Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| A.B.Snell & Son Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Bar 44 Tapas y Copas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2025 |
Questions about Saplings Out of School Care
What is Saplings Out of School Care's food hygiene rating?
Saplings Out of School Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Saplings Out of School Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saplings Out of School Care last inspected?
Saplings Out of School Care was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saplings Out of School Care?
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 Saplings Out of School Care compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Saplings Out of School Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Saplings Out of School Care 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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