Smiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
Smiths Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 June 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: Smiths Arms, Main Road, Neath Abbey, SA10 7DG
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Smiths Arms sits behind roughly 776 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 776 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 22% | ← Smiths Arms | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gate Stores Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Brownies by Loz Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Gofal Plant Tregeles Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| Cakesicle Creations Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Blasus Bakery Neath College Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Blasus Neath College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Dwr y Felin Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about Smiths Arms
What is Smiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Smiths Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smiths Arms last inspected?
Smiths Arms was last inspected on 5 June 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.
How does Smiths Arms 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 Smiths Arms holds a 4. 245 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Smiths Arms 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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