Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2021, 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: Chestnut Lodge, Martyns Avenue, Seven Sisters, SA10 9DR
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care 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% | ← Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care 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 Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryndulais Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Chipstop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 April 2023 |
| Blaendulais Primary School School/college/university | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Alpha Living Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Seven Sisters Community Hall & Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Dulais Valley Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Hot Dog Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
Questions about Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care
What is Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care's food hygiene rating?
Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 5 November 2021.
Is Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care last inspected?
Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care was last inspected on 5 November 2021, 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 Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care 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 Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care 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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