Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library 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 22 August 2022, more than 3 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: Cymmer Afan Library, Station Road, Cymmer, SA13 3HR
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library 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% | ← Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library 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 Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colucci's Kitchen Retailers - other | 108 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cymmer Afan Community Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| The Refreshment Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Tanner's Tarts Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2024 |
| Little Box of Delights Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Cymmer Youth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2014 |
| Talbot Truffles Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cymmer Afan Primary School School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
Questions about Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library
What is Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library's food hygiene rating?
Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 22 August 2022.
Is Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library 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 Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library last inspected?
Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library was last inspected on 22 August 2022, more than 3 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 Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library 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 Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library 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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Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library is one of 19 rated food businesses in Cymmer. See every hygiene rating in Cymmer →
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