Skewen Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Skewen Local Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 31 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: Station Road, Skewen, SA10 6HF
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Skewen Local Store sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← Skewen Local Store | |
| 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 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 Skewen Local Store 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 Skewen Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Coed Ffranc Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Croeso Cakes Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| C & C Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Cefn Lodge Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Abbey Gate Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Drinks Dispense Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Skewen Local Store
What is Skewen Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Skewen Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Skewen Local Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Skewen Local Store last inspected?
Skewen Local Store was last inspected on 31 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 Skewen Local Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Skewen Local Store 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 Skewen Local Store holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Skewen Local Store 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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