Memories food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
Memories holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Vaughan Arms, Commercial Road, Resolven, SA11 4NA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Memories 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% | ← Memories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Memories 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 Memories, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Resolven R.F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2026 |
| Lakes Bakes Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Siop y ddraig Goch Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2023 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Besties Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2021 |
| Building Blocks Family Centre Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Memories
What is Memories's food hygiene rating?
Memories has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Memories 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Memories last inspected?
Memories was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Memories?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Memories 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 Memories is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Memories 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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Memories is one of 18 rated food businesses in Resolven. See every hygiene rating in Resolven →
Neath Port Talbot inspects and rates 1,192 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Neath Port Talbot →
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