Melin Primary School (Infants site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
Melin 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 10 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: Melin Infant School, Herbert Road, Neath, SA11 2DD
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Melin 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% | ← Melin 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 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 Melin 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 Melin Primary School (Infants site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Castle Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Donut Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ed's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Area 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| B & V Family Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Baked by Ffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boys Club Lower Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2021 |
Questions about Melin Primary School (Infants site)
What is Melin Primary School (Infants site)'s food hygiene rating?
Melin Primary School (Infants site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Melin 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 Melin Primary School (Infants site) last inspected?
Melin Primary School (Infants site) was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months 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 Melin Primary School (Infants site)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melin 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 Melin Primary School (Infants site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Melin 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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