St Mary's R.C. Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
St Mary's R.C. 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: Catholic Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4EF
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts St Mary's R.C. 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% | ← St Mary's R.C. 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 Very 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 St Mary's R.C. 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 St Mary's R.C. Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary’s Community Pantry Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Munchies Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Rustic Stag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| TN Sai Ltd Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Wong's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Blaen-y-Cwm County Primary School School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's R.C. Primary School
What is St Mary's R.C. Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's R.C. Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 2 December 2025.
Is St Mary's R.C. 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 St Mary's R.C. Primary School last inspected?
St Mary's R.C. Primary School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 St Mary's R.C. Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's R.C. 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 St Mary's R.C. Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects St Mary's R.C. 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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