Shake & Bake food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Shake & Bake 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 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 34 Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera, SA9 2HY
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Shake & Bake 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% | ← Shake & Bake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shake & Bake 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 Shake & Bake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Swan Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Emilia's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Ystalyfera Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cylch Ti a Fi (Tiddlywinks) Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2012 |
| The Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2014 |
| Y G Ystalyfera inc Cafe Graig School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Valley Butchers Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
Questions about Shake & Bake
What is Shake & Bake's food hygiene rating?
Shake & Bake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Shake & Bake 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 Shake & Bake last inspected?
Shake & Bake was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months 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 Shake & Bake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Shake & Bake 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 Shake & Bake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Shake & Bake 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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