Mathu Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Mathu Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2012, more than 13 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: 14-16 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, SA18 1HB
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Mathu Store 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% | ← Mathu Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mathu Store 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 Mathu Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2026 |
| Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cres Kev (Ice cream) Mobile caterer | 109 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| The Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Chicken Lads Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poptys Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Mathu Store
What is Mathu Store's food hygiene rating?
Mathu Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 25 September 2012.
Is Mathu Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mathu Store last inspected?
Mathu Store was last inspected on 25 September 2012, more than 13 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 Mathu Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mathu Store 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 Mathu Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Mathu Store 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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