National Autistic Unit food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
National Autistic Unit holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 May 2022, more than 4 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: 25 Pale Road, Skewen, SA10 6BP
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so National Autistic Unit sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← National Autistic Unit | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 National Autistic Unit 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 National Autistic Unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & C Stores Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Croeso Cakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Coed Ffranc Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Cefn Lodge Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Drinks Dispense Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Abbey Gate Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
Questions about National Autistic Unit
What is National Autistic Unit's food hygiene rating?
National Autistic Unit has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 12 May 2022.
Is National Autistic Unit safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was National Autistic Unit last inspected?
National Autistic Unit was last inspected on 12 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at National Autistic Unit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does National Autistic Unit compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while National Autistic Unit holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects National Autistic Unit 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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