Pen Afan Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
Pen Afan Primary 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 July 2002, more than 24 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
90% of rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Neath Port Talbot ratings →
Address: Abergwynfi Infant School, Park Lane, Blaengwynfi, SA13 3UL
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How this rating has changed
Pen Afan Primary was re-inspected on 7 July 2002 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2002 | 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 Neath Port Talbot
That puts Pen Afan Primary among the 774 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 69% 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 | 774 | 69% | ← Pen Afan Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 68 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 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 Pen Afan Primary 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 Pen Afan Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 Sports Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 June 2026 |
| Blaengwynfi Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2014 |
| Marks Family Butchers Mobile caterer | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Reflection Stores Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 November 2022 |
| Boxer's Convenience store Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Golden Gathering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Community Co-Op & Post Office Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Gwynfi Childcare Club Ltd Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
Questions about Pen Afan Primary
What is Pen Afan Primary's food hygiene rating?
Pen Afan Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 7 July 2002.
Is Pen Afan Primary 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 Pen Afan Primary last inspected?
Pen Afan Primary was last inspected on 7 July 2002, more than 24 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pen Afan Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pen Afan Primary compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
69% of the 1,125 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Pen Afan Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Pen Afan Primary 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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