Hot Dog Factory food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
Hot Dog Factory 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 22 September 2022, more than 3 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: 36 Dulais Road, Seven Sisters, SA10 9EL
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Hot Dog Factory 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% | ← Hot Dog Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hot Dog Factory 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 Hot Dog Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onllwyn Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2017 |
| Dulais Valley Food Bank Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Bearded Baker Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| Bryndulais Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chipstop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Blaendulais Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Hot Dog Factory
What is Hot Dog Factory's food hygiene rating?
Hot Dog Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 22 September 2022.
Is Hot Dog Factory 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 Hot Dog Factory last inspected?
Hot Dog Factory was last inspected on 22 September 2022, more than 3 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 Hot Dog Factory?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Dog Factory 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 Hot Dog Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Hot Dog Factory 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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