Pethau Melys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Pethau Melys 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 19 May 2021, more than 5 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: 29 Neath Road, Crynant, SA10 8SE
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Pethau Melys among the 776 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 | 776 | 68% | ← Pethau Melys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 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 Pethau Melys 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 Pethau Melys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sindy's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Crynant Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2014 |
| The Cod Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2026 |
| Crynant Community Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2022 |
| Crynant Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2014 |
| Crynant R. F. Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Creunant Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Y Cwtch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Pethau Melys
What is Pethau Melys's food hygiene rating?
Pethau Melys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 19 May 2021.
Is Pethau Melys 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 Pethau Melys last inspected?
Pethau Melys was last inspected on 19 May 2021, more than 5 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 Pethau Melys?
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 Pethau Melys 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 Pethau Melys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Pethau Melys 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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