Gilwern Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Monmouthshire
Gilwern Primary 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
The rating dates from 6 May 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: School Lane, Gilwern, NP7 0AY
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Gilwern Primary School among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Gilwern Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Gilwern Primary 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 Gilwern Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilwern Primary Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Gilwern Community Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Hopscotch Nursery Caring Premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Gilwern Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Londis Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Beaufort Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Gilwern Village Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Towpath Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
Questions about Gilwern Primary School
What is Gilwern Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gilwern Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Gilwern Primary 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 Gilwern Primary School last inspected?
Gilwern Primary School was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilwern Primary 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 Gilwern Primary School compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gilwern Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Gilwern Primary 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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