Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swansea
Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Penybryn Special School, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, SA6 7QG
How it compares in Swansea
In Swansea, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower sits behind roughly 1,464 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,464 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ← Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower | |
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower 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 Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clase Caemawr Family Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cod Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Clase Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Coffee koub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Clase Primary Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Clase Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Centre Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Cloud Co and Candy Co Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower
What is Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swansea Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower 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 Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower last inspected?
Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, while Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower holds a 4. 412 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Ysgol Penybryn Upper and Ysgol Penybryn Lower 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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