Food Hygiene Ratings in Neath Port Talbot

1,216 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 67.5% rated "very good".

1,216
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
47
Rated 0 or 1
67.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good67.5%776
Good20.5%236
Satisfactory6.4%73
Improvement Needed1.5%17
Major Improvement3.9%45
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Retailers - other30425.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen26722.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop17414.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub15012.3%
Caring Premises1199.8%
School/college/university786.4%
Mobile caterer383.1%
Manufacturers/packers302.5%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,216 registered food businesses for Neath Port Talbot. Of these, 1,149 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 67.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 47 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Brynsiriol Rest HomeSA11 2SL0Aug 05, 2026
Curry HouseSA9 2LY0Mar 19, 2026
3S Convenience StoreSA13 3AD1Feb 19, 2026
Anthony James Butchers & DeliSA11 1DP1Aug 20, 2026
Arrows Darts VenueSA11 4SR1Aug 12, 2026
Bryn StoresSA13 2RY1Jul 06, 2026
Butchers LaneSA11 5AH1Jul 08, 2026
Castle HotelSA11 1RB1Jan 28, 2026
CATCHSA9 2JA1Jan 19, 2026
Chicken ValleySA11 1PU1Jul 17, 2026
ChipstopSA10 9DW1Aug 05, 2026
Cres Kev (Ice cream)SA18 1HA1Apr 23, 2026
Dawn's Burger BarSA13 2PG1Mar 05, 2026
Deer Larder & Meat salesSA13 2TF1Dec 08, 2025
Ferry Boat ArtsSA10 6NG1Oct 07, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 776 food businesses in Neath Port Talbot with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 67.5% 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