Pals Daycare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
Pals Daycare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2012, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gnoll Primary School, Wellfield Avenue, Neath, SA11 1AQ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Pals Daycare 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% | ← Pals Daycare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pals Daycare 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 Pals Daycare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Gnoll Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Clarewood Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Brewchild Mobile caterer | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Chocolatey Claire's Creative Cakes Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Alderman Davies C in W School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Pals Daycare
What is Pals Daycare's food hygiene rating?
Pals Daycare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 23 November 2012.
Is Pals Daycare 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pals Daycare last inspected?
Pals Daycare was last inspected on 23 November 2012, more than 13 years 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 Pals Daycare?
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 Pals Daycare 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 Pals Daycare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Pals Daycare 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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