Markham Primary Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Markham Primary Canteen 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 16 April 2026, 2 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: Markham Primary School, Pantycefn Road, Markham, NP12 0QD
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Markham Primary Canteen among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 877 | 63% | ← Markham Primary Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Markham Primary Canteen 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 Markham Primary Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechlea Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Helping Hand Food Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Cupcake 48 Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ferns Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aberbargoed Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Clive's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Markham Primary Canteen
What is Markham Primary Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Markham Primary Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Markham Primary Canteen 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 Markham Primary Canteen last inspected?
Markham Primary Canteen was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Markham Primary Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Markham Primary Canteen compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Markham Primary Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Markham Primary Canteen 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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