Pen Afan Primary School

Pen Afan Primary School is a school/college/university located at Pen Afan Primary School, Western Terrace, Blaengwynfi, Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot, SA13 3YE, in the Neath Port Talbot local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 July 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Neath Port Talbot oversees 941 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Neath Port Talbot is 4.4 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.