Food Hygiene Ratings in Neath Port Talbot

1,188 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 68.3% rated "very good".

1,188
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
37
Rated 0 or 1
68.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good68.3%783
Good21.6%247
Satisfactory6.0%69
Improvement Needed0.9%10
Major Improvement3.1%36
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other30525.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen25221.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop17414.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub14712.4%
Caring Premises1159.7%
School/college/university786.6%
Mobile caterer383.2%
Manufacturers/packers292.4%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,188 registered food businesses for Neath Port Talbot. Of these, 1,146 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 68.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 37 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Curry HouseSA9 2LY0Mar 19, 2026
3S Convenience StoreSA13 3AD1Feb 19, 2026
Brynsiriol Rest HomeSA11 2SL1Jan 22, 2026
Castle HotelSA11 1RB1Jan 28, 2026
CATCHSA9 2JA1Jan 19, 2026
Celtic Leisure (Aberavon Aquasplash)SA12 6QN1Aug 21, 2024
Cres Kev (Ice cream)SA18 1HA1Apr 23, 2026
Crown & SceptreSA10 8AP1Mar 26, 2026
Dawn's Burger BarSA13 2PG1Mar 05, 2026
Deer Larder & Meat salesSA13 2TF1Dec 08, 2025
Ferry Boat ArtsSA10 6NG1Oct 07, 2025
Glynneath BakerySA11 5BU1Jan 29, 2026
Harvester Grocery LtdSA12 6NP1Mar 17, 2026
Lakstara Food & WineSA13 1NR1Mar 03, 2026
Le Bistro @ The Crown InnSA10 6EW1Jun 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 783 food businesses in Neath Port Talbot with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.3% 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