Darrenlas Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Darrenlas 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: Kingcraft Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3LT
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Darrenlas Primary 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% | ← Darrenlas Primary 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 Darrenlas 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 Darrenlas Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Mountain Ash Vape Shop Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Kalan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Adore Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Mustaffas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Our Ladys RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Darrenlas Primary School
What is Darrenlas Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Darrenlas Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Darrenlas 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 Darrenlas Primary School last inspected?
Darrenlas Primary School was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Darrenlas Primary 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 Darrenlas Primary 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 Darrenlas Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Darrenlas 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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