Central Primary School (Infants site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
Central Primary School (Infants site) 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 13 September 2018, more than 7 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.
Address: Central Infant School, Theodore Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1SP
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Central Primary School (Infants site) among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← Central Primary School (Infants site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Central Primary School (Infants site) 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 Central Primary School (Infants site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Goodness Bake Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2022 |
| Baked by Beth Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Habit Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd @ Central Junior School School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Central Primary School (Juniors site) School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Aberavon & Port Talbot RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| EG on the Move (PT PFS Shop) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Filco Supermarkets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Central Primary School (Infants site)
What is Central Primary School (Infants site)'s food hygiene rating?
Central Primary School (Infants site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 13 September 2018.
Is Central Primary School (Infants site) 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 Central Primary School (Infants site) last inspected?
Central Primary School (Infants site) was last inspected on 13 September 2018, more than 7 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 Central Primary School (Infants site)?
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 Central Primary School (Infants site) compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Central Primary School (Infants site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Central Primary School (Infants site) 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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