Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Monmouthshire
Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts 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: Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Monmouthshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Monmouthshire ratings →
Address: Penperlleni, Pontypool, NP4 0AH
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How this rating has changed
Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School among the 785 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 79% 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 | 785 | 79% | ← Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 114 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 Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts 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 Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aderyn Elysium Healthcare Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Mwch at the Goytre Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Goytre Stores Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Monnow Valley Cider Manufacturers/packers | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| C J Copner Ice Cream Vans Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2023 |
| Goytre Chippy & Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Trealy Farm Charcuterie Manufacturers/packers | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Goytre Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School
What is Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School's food hygiene rating?
Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts 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 Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School last inspected?
Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts 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 Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
79% of the 991 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts 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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