The Strawberry Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
The Strawberry Box 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 5 October 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: 3 Crymlyn Gardens, Skewen, SA10 6EU
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Strawberry Box 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% | ← The Strawberry Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Strawberry Box 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 The Strawberry Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Doorstep Coffee CC Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cefn Lodge Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Busy Bee's Cake House Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Birchgrove Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2014 |
| Accomplish/keys group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about The Strawberry Box
What is The Strawberry Box's food hygiene rating?
The Strawberry Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 5 October 2022.
Is The Strawberry Box 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 The Strawberry Box last inspected?
The Strawberry Box was last inspected on 5 October 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 The Strawberry Box?
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 The Strawberry Box 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 The Strawberry Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Strawberry Box 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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