EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Neath Port Talbot
EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 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: Masonic Temple, 29 Queen Street, Neath, SA11 1DN
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple 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% | ← EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple 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 EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Gwyn Hall (The Place) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2014 |
| Allan Leonard Lewis VC (Amber Taverns Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
| Brew & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| David Protheroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple
What is EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple's food hygiene rating?
EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 20 February 2024.
Is EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple last inspected?
EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple was last inspected on 20 February 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 EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple 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 EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple 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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