The Market Vape food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
The Market Vape holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 November 2023, more than 2 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: 45 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1NW
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Market Vape sits behind roughly 1,023 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ← The Market Vape | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Market Vape 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 Market Vape, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afan Ales and Fine Wines Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| B2M (Rumours Port Talbot Ltd t/a B2M) Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2015 |
| Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Elachi Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Casa Pizza Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Hi Coffee UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2021 |
Questions about The Market Vape
What is The Market Vape's food hygiene rating?
The Market Vape has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 6 November 2023.
Is The Market Vape safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Market Vape last inspected?
The Market Vape was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 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 Market Vape?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Market Vape 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 The Market Vape holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Market Vape 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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