Brynmawr Foundation School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
Brynmawr Foundation School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Brynmawr Foundation School, Intermediate Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4XT
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so Brynmawr Foundation School sits behind roughly 299 nearby businesses. 31% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 299 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ← Brynmawr Foundation School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Brynmawr Foundation 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 Brynmawr Foundation School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| The Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
| ABP Supplements Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| Brynmawr Ed's Conti Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Brynmawr Foundation School
What is Brynmawr Foundation School's food hygiene rating?
Brynmawr Foundation School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Brynmawr Foundation School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brynmawr Foundation School last inspected?
Brynmawr Foundation School was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brynmawr Foundation School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brynmawr Foundation School compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while Brynmawr Foundation School holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Brynmawr Foundation 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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