Lam Rim Buddhist Centre

Lam Rim Buddhist Centre is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Penrhos Road, Penrhos, Monmouthshire, NP15 2LE, in the Monmouthshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 May 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Monmouthshire oversees 1,067 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Monmouthshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.