Garnteg Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torfaen
Garnteg 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Torfaen score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torfaen ratings →
Address: Garnteg Primary School, Hillcrest, Garndiffaith, NP4 7SJ
How this rating has changed
Garnteg Primary School was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Garnteg Primary School among the 517 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 517 | 72% | ← Garnteg Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 77 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 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 Garnteg 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 Garnteg Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bocs Bwyd @ Garnteg Primary School Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Garn Workman's Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Garndiffaith Millennium Hall Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Abersychan School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Abersychan Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Garnteg Primary School
What is Garnteg Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Garnteg Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Garnteg 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 Garnteg Primary School last inspected?
Garnteg Primary School was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Garnteg Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Garnteg Primary School compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 720 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Garnteg Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Garnteg 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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