Afan Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
Afan Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: Jersey Terrace, Cwmavon, SA12 9AS
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Afan Tavern 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% | ← Afan Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Afan Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Ti a Fi Cwmafan Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Cwmafan Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Cwmavon RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2023 |
| Aliment Ltd (Health Foods) Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2014 |
| Cwmafan Foodbank Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
| D & S Care Homes Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2016 |
| Cwmavon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Coffi Brawd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Afan Tavern
What is Afan Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Afan Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Afan Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Afan Tavern last inspected?
Afan Tavern was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
How does Afan Tavern 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 Afan Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Afan Tavern 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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