Bethania Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Neath Port Talbot
Bethania Community Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2023, 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: Bethania Community Centre, High Street, SA11 5DA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Bethania Community Cafe 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% | ← Bethania Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bethania Community Cafe 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 Bethania Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakey's Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
| That Doughnut Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Tiny Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Tiny Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hot Flames Kebab Pizza and Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Crossing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| Glynneath Bakery Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Best One Store Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Bethania Community Cafe
What is Bethania Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bethania Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 18 January 2023.
Is Bethania Community Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bethania Community Cafe last inspected?
Bethania Community Cafe was last inspected on 18 January 2023, 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 Bethania Community Cafe?
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 Bethania Community Cafe 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 Bethania Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Bethania Community Cafe 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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