Hywel Dda Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cardiff
Hywel Dda 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Hywel Dda Primary School Cambria Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4PD
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Hywel Dda Primary School among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Hywel Dda Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 Hywel Dda 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 Hywel Dda Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Ely Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2024 |
| Crown House Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
Questions about Hywel Dda Primary School
What is Hywel Dda Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hywel Dda Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Hywel Dda 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 Hywel Dda Primary School last inspected?
Hywel Dda Primary School was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hywel Dda 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 Hywel Dda Primary School compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Hywel Dda Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Hywel Dda 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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