New Garden Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
New Garden Chinese 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 20 November 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: 18 Villiers Street, Briton Ferry, SA11 2DZ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts New Garden Chinese 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% | ← New Garden Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Garden Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Bakes by Emma Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Baglan Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Briton Ferry Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Baked by Ffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boys Club Lower Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2021 |
| Del-Phil (Fishing vessel) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Baglan Community Church Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
Questions about New Garden Chinese
What is New Garden Chinese's food hygiene rating?
New Garden Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 20 November 2025.
Is New Garden Chinese 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 New Garden Chinese last inspected?
New Garden Chinese was last inspected on 20 November 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 New Garden Chinese 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 New Garden Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects New Garden Chinese 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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New Garden Chinese is one of 34 rated food businesses in Briton Ferry. See every hygiene rating in Briton Ferry →
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