Area 51 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Neath Port Talbot
Area 51 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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.
Address: Unit 14, Milland Road Industrial Estate, Neath, SA11 1NJ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Area 51 among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ← Area 51 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Area 51 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 Area 51, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cakesicle Creations Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| David Protheroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Brew & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
Questions about Area 51
What is Area 51's food hygiene rating?
Area 51 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Area 51 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Area 51 last inspected?
Area 51 was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Area 51?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Area 51 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, and Area 51 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Area 51 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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