West Monmouth School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torfaen
West Monmouth 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
This is a fresh result: West Monmouth School was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blaendare Road, Pontypool, NP4 5YG
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts West Monmouth School among the 511 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 511 | 72% | ← West Monmouth School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 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 West Monmouth 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 West Monmouth School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargun Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Albion Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Golden Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Amici D'Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cylch TI A FI Pontypwl Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Artisan Kitchen by SWP Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Food 4 U 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Jon's Sweet Box Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about West Monmouth School
What is West Monmouth School's food hygiene rating?
West Monmouth School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 21 May 2026.
Is West Monmouth 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 West Monmouth School last inspected?
West Monmouth School was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Monmouth School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Monmouth School compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and West Monmouth School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects West Monmouth 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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