GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: New Road Community Centre, New Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, SA18 1UN
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub among the 776 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 | 776 | 68% | ← GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 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 GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub 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 GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2026 |
| Mathu Store Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2012 |
| Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cres Kev (Ice cream) Mobile caterer | 294 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Marie Cresci's Cheesecakes Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| The Mount Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
Questions about GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub
What is GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub's food hygiene rating?
GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 16 January 2026.
Is GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub 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 GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub last inspected?
GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub?
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 GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub 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 GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub 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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