Garth Flying Start Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bridgend
Garth Flying Start Playgroup 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: Garth Flying Start Playgroup was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Garth Primary School Mission Road, Garth, Maesteg, CF34 0ND
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Garth Flying Start Playgroup among the 876 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 73% 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 | 876 | 73% | ← Garth Flying Start Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Very 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 Garth Flying Start Playgroup 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 Garth Flying Start Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Primary Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Garth Primary School Big Bocs Bwyd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Maesteg Celtic Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Maesteg Celtic RFC Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| HM Stores And Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Duke Mini Stores Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Cross Inn (Maesteg) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Maddock Kembery Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Garth Flying Start Playgroup
What is Garth Flying Start Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Garth Flying Start Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Garth Flying Start Playgroup 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 Garth Flying Start Playgroup last inspected?
Garth Flying Start Playgroup was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Garth Flying Start Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Garth Flying Start Playgroup compare to other places in Bridgend?
73% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Garth Flying Start Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Garth Flying Start Playgroup 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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