Little Box of Delights food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Little Box of Delights 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 7 March 2022, more than 4 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: The Rectory, 17 School Road, Cymmer, SA13 3EG
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Little Box of Delights 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% | ← Little Box of Delights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Little Box of Delights 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 Little Box of Delights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner's Tarts Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2024 |
| Cymmer Youth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2014 |
| Cymmer Afan Community Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Talbot Truffles Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| The Refreshment Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afan Playgroup Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2015 |
| Cymmer Afan Primary School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
Questions about Little Box of Delights
What is Little Box of Delights's food hygiene rating?
Little Box of Delights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 7 March 2022.
Is Little Box of Delights 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 Little Box of Delights last inspected?
Little Box of Delights was last inspected on 7 March 2022, more than 4 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 Little Box of Delights?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Little Box of Delights 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 Little Box of Delights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Little Box of Delights 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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