The Trading Post food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
The Trading Post 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: The Trading Post, Graig Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, SA18 1EG
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Trading Post among the 776 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 | 776 | 68% | ← The Trading Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 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 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 The Trading Post 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 Trading Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Marie Cresci's Cheesecakes Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| The Mount Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2026 |
| Mathu Store Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2012 |
| Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cres Kev (Ice cream) Mobile caterer | 273 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Trading Post
What is The Trading Post's food hygiene rating?
The Trading Post has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Trading Post 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 The Trading Post last inspected?
The Trading Post was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 The Trading Post?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Trading Post 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 The Trading Post is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Trading Post 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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