Sofrydd Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
Sofrydd 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Sofrydd Primary School, Swffryd Road, Swffryd, NP11 5DW
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Sofrydd Primary School among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Sofrydd Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 Very 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 Sofrydd 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 Sofrydd Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swffryd Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Swffryd Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2018 |
| Café 8/Burger Boys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Hafodyrynys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Swffryd Sunflowers Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Blaengawney Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Mehraj Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Sofrydd Primary School
What is Sofrydd Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sofrydd Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Sofrydd 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 Sofrydd Primary School last inspected?
Sofrydd Primary School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sofrydd Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sofrydd Primary School compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Sofrydd Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Sofrydd 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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