Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cwmbach Church in Wales 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 11 June 2025, 12 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: Tirfounder Road, Cwmbach, CF44 0BE
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
That puts Cwmbach Church in Wales 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% | ← Cwmbach Church in Wales 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 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 Cwmbach Church in Wales 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 Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nix @ Phoenix Dance & Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Dragons Den Soft Play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School
What is Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Cwmbach Church in Wales 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 Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School last inspected?
Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 12 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 Cwmbach Church in Wales 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cwmbach Church in Wales 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 Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Cwmbach Church in Wales 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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