Penygarn Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torfaen
Penygarn Community Primary 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Penygarn Road, Penygarn, NP4 8JR
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Penygarn Community Primary School among the 511 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 511 | 72% | ← Penygarn Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 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 Penygarn Community Primary 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 Penygarn Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penygarn Under Fives at Penygarn Primary School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Plas-Y-Garn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Gofal Plant yr Enfys Gwynllyw Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Eastern Valley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| New Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chartwells at St Albans RC School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Penygarn Community Primary School
What is Penygarn Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Penygarn Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Penygarn Community Primary 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 Penygarn Community Primary School last inspected?
Penygarn Community Primary School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Penygarn Community Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penygarn Community Primary School compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Penygarn Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Penygarn Community Primary 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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