Maesmarchog Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
Maesmarchog 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 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Maes Marchog Primary School, School Road, Dyffryn Cellwen, SA10 9LB
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Maesmarchog Primary School among the 776 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 776 | 68% | ← Maesmarchog Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 Maesmarchog 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 Maesmarchog Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banwen News Food and Wine Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Springboard Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| The Meat and Greet Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Dovecote Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Onllwyn Welfare Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 March 2016 |
| Stepping Stones Care Services Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Coelbren Junction Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Cig Y Tir Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Maesmarchog Primary School
What is Maesmarchog Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Maesmarchog Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Maesmarchog 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 Maesmarchog Primary School last inspected?
Maesmarchog Primary School was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Maesmarchog Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maesmarchog Primary School compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Maesmarchog Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Maesmarchog 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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