Talbot Truffles food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Talbot Truffles 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 8 January 2024, 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: 12 Maesteg Road, Cymmer, SA13 3HS
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Talbot Truffles 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% | ← Talbot Truffles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Talbot Truffles 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 Talbot Truffles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Teague Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cymmer Afan Community Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Little Box of Delights Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Tanner's Tarts Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2024 |
| Cymmer Youth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2014 |
| Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| The Refreshment Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afan Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2015 |
Questions about Talbot Truffles
What is Talbot Truffles's food hygiene rating?
Talbot Truffles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 8 January 2024.
Is Talbot Truffles 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 Talbot Truffles last inspected?
Talbot Truffles was last inspected on 8 January 2024, 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 Talbot Truffles?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Talbot Truffles 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 Talbot Truffles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Talbot Truffles 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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