Family Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Neath Port Talbot
Family Shopper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 April 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: 2-3 High Street, Seven Sisters, SA10 9DN
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Family Shopper sits behind roughly 776 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 776 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ← Family Shopper | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Family Shopper 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 Family Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Blaendulais Primary School School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Alpha Living Ltd Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Seven Sisters Community Hall & Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bryndulais Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Cakes by Cerys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2021 |
| Dulais Valley Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
Questions about Family Shopper
What is Family Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Family Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 12 April 2023.
Is Family Shopper safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Family Shopper last inspected?
Family Shopper was last inspected on 12 April 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 Family Shopper?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Family Shopper 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, while Family Shopper holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Family Shopper 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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