Penygawsi Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Penygawsi Primary School is a school/college/university located at Llys Derwen, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8PZ, in the Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Rhondda Cynon Taf oversees 2,061 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rhondda Cynon Taf is 4.5 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Llys Derwen, Llantrisant, Pontyclun
Postcode
CF72 8PZ
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
95918

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Penygawsi Primary School?

Penygawsi Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rhondda Cynon Taf.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Penygawsi Primary School last inspected?

Penygawsi Primary School was last inspected on 2025-05-14. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Penygawsi Primary School located?

Penygawsi Primary School is located at Llys Derwen, Llantrisant, Pontyclun , CF72 8PZ, in the Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CF72 postcode area.