Machen Primary Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Caerphilly
Machen Primary Canteen 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 6 June 2024, more than 2 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: Machen Primary School, Commercial Road, Machen, CF83 8NA
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Machen Primary Canteen among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 877 | 63% | ← Machen Primary Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 300 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Machen Primary Canteen 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 Machen Primary Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machen After School Club Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Machen Village Playgroup Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Max's Table for Twenty Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Minolis of Machen Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Machen Primary Canteen
What is Machen Primary Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Machen Primary Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Machen Primary Canteen 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 Machen Primary Canteen last inspected?
Machen Primary Canteen was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Machen Primary Canteen?
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 Machen Primary Canteen compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Machen Primary Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Machen Primary Canteen 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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