Canalside Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Neath Port Talbot
Canalside Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 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: Ty Banc, Neath Canal Towpath From Comme, Resolven, SA11 4DP
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Canalside Cafe 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% | ← Canalside Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Canalside Cafe 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 Canalside Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Convenience Store Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Resolven Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Canal Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Golden Star Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Resolven Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Resolven R.F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2026 |
| Memories Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Canalside Cafe
What is Canalside Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Canalside Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 7 July 2021.
Is Canalside Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canalside Cafe last inspected?
Canalside Cafe was last inspected on 7 July 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 Canalside Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Canalside Cafe 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 Canalside Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Canalside Cafe 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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