Wales Ales food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Wales Ales 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Pant Y Rhedyn, Coed Hirwaun, SA13 2SZ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Wales Ales 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% | ← Wales Ales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wales Ales 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 Wales Ales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margam Village Store Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2018 |
| Coed Hirwaun Primary School School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Huw Evans honey producer Manufacturers/packers | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| The Spud Fam Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ocean Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
Questions about Wales Ales
What is Wales Ales's food hygiene rating?
Wales Ales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Wales Ales 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 Wales Ales last inspected?
Wales Ales was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Wales Ales?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wales Ales 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 Wales Ales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Wales Ales 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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