Food Hygiene Ratings in Neath Port Talbot

1,180 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 68.0% rated "very good".

1,180
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
29
Rated 0 or 1
68.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good68.0%756
Good22.2%247
Satisfactory6.0%67
Improvement Needed1.1%12
Major Improvement2.5%28
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other30325.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen24320.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop17514.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub14712.5%
Caring Premises1169.8%
School/college/university786.6%
Mobile caterer403.4%
Manufacturers/packers292.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Neath Port Talbot are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Neath Port Talbot currently has 1,180 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,111 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 68.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 29 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
3S Convenience StoreSA13 3AD0Sep 17, 2024
Bella CiaoSA13 1NU1Oct 22, 2025
Blanco's Hotel & RestaurantSA12 6NT1Dec 16, 2025
Bollywood LoungeSA13 1NN1Nov 20, 2025
Castle HotelSA11 1RB1Jan 28, 2026
Celtic Leisure (Aberavon Aquasplash)SA12 6QN1Aug 21, 2024
Curry HouseSA9 2LY1Dec 11, 2024
Deer Larder & Meat salesSA13 2TF1Dec 08, 2025
Ferry Boat ArtsSA10 6NG1Oct 07, 2025
Glynneath BakerySA11 5BU1Jan 29, 2026
Golden GatheringSA13 3TA1Jan 15, 2026
Hi CoffeeSA11 1BY1Jan 29, 2025
Lakstara Food & WineSA13 1NR1May 24, 2024
Morrison Road Late ShopSA12 6TH1Jan 10, 2025
New Inn Convenience StoreSA11 4LG1Feb 13, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Neath Port Talbot have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 756 food businesses in Neath Port Talbot with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Neath Port Talbot?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Neath Port Talbot?+

Inspection frequency in Neath Port Talbot depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies