Mint Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
Mint Masala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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 3 Neath View Retail Park, Dwr Y Felin Road, Caewern, SA10 7BZ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Mint Masala 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% | ← Mint Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mint Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caewern Lodge Caring Premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Blasus Bakery Neath College Manufacturers/packers | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Blasus Neath College School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Brownies by Loz Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Dwr y Felin Comprehensive School School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
Questions about Mint Masala
What is Mint Masala's food hygiene rating?
Mint Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Mint Masala 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mint Masala last inspected?
Mint Masala was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
How does Mint Masala 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 Mint Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Mint Masala 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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