Maesgwyn Special School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Maesgwyn Special 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 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cwmdare Road, Cwmdare, CF44 8RE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Maesgwyn Special School among the 1,239 places in Rhondda Cynon Taf holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,239 | 66% | ← Maesgwyn Special School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 407 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Maesgwyn Special 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 Maesgwyn Special School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdare Miners Social & Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cwmdar Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Burger Xpress Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cwmni Dda Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Maesnewydd Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cwmdar Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Crust and Crumbs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aberdare Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Maesgwyn Special School
What is Maesgwyn Special School's food hygiene rating?
Maesgwyn Special School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Maesgwyn Special 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 Maesgwyn Special School last inspected?
Maesgwyn Special School was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Maesgwyn Special School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maesgwyn Special School compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
66% of the 1,876 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, and Maesgwyn Special School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Maesgwyn Special 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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