Pantside Primary Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Pantside 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Pantside Primary School, Old Pant Road, Pantside, NP11 5DE
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Pantside 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% | ← Pantside Primary Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 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 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 Pantside 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 Pantside Primary Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start - Pantside Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Celtic Catering at Axiom Manufacturing Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Cwtsh Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Eden Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Crumlin Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Mehraj Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Full Bellies Not Full Bins Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Fortune Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Pantside Primary Canteen
What is Pantside Primary Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Pantside Primary Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Pantside 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 Pantside Primary Canteen last inspected?
Pantside Primary Canteen was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Pantside Primary Canteen?
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 Pantside 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 Pantside Primary Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pantside 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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