Flames Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
Flames Pizza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 21 High Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4HU
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Flames Pizza 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% | ← Flames Pizza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Flames Pizza 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 Flames Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleddyn Howells Family Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Cross Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Meze and Grill Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2010 |
| Emily's Waffle Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Kumar Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Peaky Burgers Mobile caterer | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Powerbuilding Hardcore Gym Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
Questions about Flames Pizza
What is Flames Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Flames Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Flames Pizza 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flames Pizza last inspected?
Flames Pizza was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Flames Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames Pizza 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 Flames Pizza holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Flames Pizza 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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