Valleys Gateway Localised Service

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-12-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Valleys Gateway Localised Service is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Sarn Life Long Learning Centre Merfield Close, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9SW, in the Bridgend local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 December 2024, 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. Bridgend oversees 1,360 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bridgend is 4.6 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Sarn Life Long Learning Centre Merfield Close, Sarn, Bridgend
Postcode
CF32 9SW
Local Authority
Bridgend
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
967926

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Valleys Gateway Localised Service?

Valleys Gateway Localised Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bridgend.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Valleys Gateway Localised Service last inspected?

Valleys Gateway Localised Service was last inspected on 2024-12-10. 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 Valleys Gateway Localised Service located?

Valleys Gateway Localised Service is located at Sarn Life Long Learning Centre Merfield Close, Sarn, Bridgend , CF32 9SW, in the Bridgend local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CF32 postcode area.