Cwmtawe Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
Cwmtawe Community 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 11 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: Cwmtawe Comprehensive School, Ffordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Cwmtawe Community School among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← Cwmtawe Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cwmtawe Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2017 |
| Pontardawe Rugby Club and Scrum 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Hazza Treatz Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Lullaby's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Little Trams Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Lidl Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about Cwmtawe Community School
What is Cwmtawe Community School's food hygiene rating?
Cwmtawe Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Cwmtawe Community 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 Cwmtawe Community School last inspected?
Cwmtawe Community School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
How does Cwmtawe Community School compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Cwmtawe Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Cwmtawe Community 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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