The Hollies School Main Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cardiff
The Hollies School Main Kitchen 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 19 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Hollies Special School Brynheulog, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7XG
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Hollies School Main Kitchen 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% | ← The Hollies School Main Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Hollies School Main Kitchen 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 The Hollies School Main Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bocs Bwyd Bryn Celyn Primary School Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bryn Celyn Primary Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Nursery Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Bryn Celyn School Main Kitchen School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Casa Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Beans To Coffee @ The Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| A1 Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about The Hollies School Main Kitchen
What is The Hollies School Main Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Hollies School Main Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 19 February 2024.
Is The Hollies School Main Kitchen 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 The Hollies School Main Kitchen last inspected?
The Hollies School Main Kitchen was last inspected on 19 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Hollies School Main Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hollies School Main Kitchen compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Hollies School Main Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Hollies School Main Kitchen 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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