Cres Kev (Ice cream) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Neath Port Talbot
Cres Kev (Ice cream) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the mobile caterer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Neath Port Talbot ratings →
Address: 12 Water Street, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, SA18 1HA
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How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
A 1 is rare: only 34 of 1,125 rated places in Neath Port Talbot score this low, about one in 33. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← Cres Kev (Ice cream) | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Cres Kev (Ice cream) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cres Kev (Ice cream), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2026 |
| Mathu Store Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2012 |
| Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cwtch Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Marie Cresci's Cheesecakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Cres Kev (Ice cream)
What is Cres Kev (Ice cream)'s food hygiene rating?
Cres Kev (Ice cream) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Cres Kev (Ice cream) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cres Kev (Ice cream) last inspected?
Cres Kev (Ice cream) was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 4 months 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 Cres Kev (Ice cream)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cres Kev (Ice cream) compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
69% of the 1,125 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while Cres Kev (Ice cream) holds a 1. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Cres Kev (Ice cream) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Neath Port Talbot, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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