The Beach Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
The Beach Shop 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 8 April 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: 89 Dalton Road, Sandfields, SA12 6TT
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Beach Shop sits behind roughly 1,020 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 776 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ← The Beach Shop | |
| 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 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 Beach Shop 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 Beach Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Afan Lido Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Cafe Remo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Awel Y Mor Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Crafty Bods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Morrison Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Celtiadd Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| AM Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about The Beach Shop
What is The Beach Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Beach Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 8 April 2024.
Is The Beach Shop 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 Beach Shop last inspected?
The Beach Shop was last inspected on 8 April 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 The Beach Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Beach Shop 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 Beach Shop holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Beach Shop 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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The Beach Shop is one of 53 rated food businesses in Sandfields. See every hygiene rating in Sandfields →
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