Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Carmarthenshire
Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: High Street, Ammanford, SA18 2NS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) 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 Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwyd I Bawb School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Caffi Bwyd I Bawb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| CLWB Gofal School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Hafal Resource Centre - Ty Aman Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Doner King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Society (Ty Perthyn) Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
Questions about Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen)
What is Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) 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 Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) last inspected?
Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen)?
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 Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Ysgol Bro Banw - Juniors (Central Kitchen) 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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