Phillipstown Primary Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Phillipstown Primary 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 12 January 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: Phillipstown Primary School, Cefn-Rhychdir Road, Phillip's Town, NP24 6XE
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Phillipstown Primary Canteen among the 878 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 | 878 | 63% | ← Phillipstown Primary Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 299 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Phillipstown Primary 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 Phillipstown Primary Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Phillipstown Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Evans's Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2019 |
| Mountview Stores Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Dynevor Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Tirphil Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Best One Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about Phillipstown Primary Canteen
What is Phillipstown Primary Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Phillipstown Primary Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Phillipstown Primary 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 Phillipstown Primary Canteen last inspected?
Phillipstown Primary Canteen was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 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 Phillipstown Primary Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Phillipstown Primary Canteen compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Phillipstown Primary Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Phillipstown Primary 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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