Abercarn Primary Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Abercarn 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: Abercarn Primary School, Chapel of Ease, Abercarn, NP11 5LH
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Abercarn 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% | ← Abercarn Primary Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Very 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 Abercarn 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 Abercarn Primary Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian Church Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Abercarn Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Full Circle Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Newbridge Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Newbridge Bowls Club ( see contact details) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Newbridge School Canteen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Abercarn Primary Canteen
What is Abercarn Primary Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Abercarn Primary Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Abercarn 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 Abercarn Primary Canteen last inspected?
Abercarn Primary Canteen was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Abercarn Primary Canteen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abercarn 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 Abercarn Primary Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Abercarn 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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