The Pines food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
The Pines 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 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Arwelfa, Eastern Avenue, Croeserw, SA13 3PB
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Pines 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% | ← The Pines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Tarren School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Croeserw Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2014 |
| Croeserw Primary School School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Littlewings Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Afan Vale Chocolates Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Tynant Nursing Home Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Croeserw Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Urban Jungle Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
Questions about The Pines
What is The Pines's food hygiene rating?
The Pines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Pines 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 The Pines last inspected?
The Pines was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
How does The Pines 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 The Pines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Pines 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Pines is one of 19 rated food businesses in Cymmer. See every hygiene rating in Cymmer →
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