Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Pontllanfraith Primary School 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Pontllanfraith Primary School, Penmaen Road, Pontllanfraith, NP12 2DN
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Pontllanfraith Primary School 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% | ← Pontllanfraith Primary School 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 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 Pontllanfraith Primary School 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 Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @A.M Manufacturers/packers | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Blackwood Service Station DK Forecourts Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Flying Start - Penllwyn Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bistro 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caesars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen
What is Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Pontllanfraith Primary School 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 Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen last inspected?
Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Pontllanfraith Primary School Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Pontllanfraith Primary School 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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