Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Neath Port Talbot
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, SA11 3TA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho 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% | ← Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho 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 Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimla Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2014 |
| Crynallt Infants School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Crynallt Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cimla Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Bohgan Cimla Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| AR-Ty Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2021 |
| Baked by Llan Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho
What is Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho's food hygiene rating?
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho last inspected?
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months 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 Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho 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 Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho 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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