Bancffosfelen CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Carmarthenshire
Bancffosfelen CP School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Bancffosfelen, SA15 5DR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bancffosfelen CP School sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Bancffosfelen CP School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bancffosfelen CP 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 Bancffosfelen CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Orchard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| King Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| Pontyberem C P School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Pontyberem Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Home for Tea Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| New Lodge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 June 2023 |
| Y CWTSH Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Bancffosfelen CP School
What is Bancffosfelen CP School's food hygiene rating?
Bancffosfelen CP School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Bancffosfelen CP School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bancffosfelen CP School last inspected?
Bancffosfelen CP School was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bancffosfelen CP School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bancffosfelen CP School compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bancffosfelen CP School holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bancffosfelen CP 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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