The Arch Bar & Nightclub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The Arch Bar & Nightclub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 November 2016, more than 9 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: 11 Commercial Street, Neath, SA11 1SB
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Arch Bar & Nightclub sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← The Arch Bar & Nightclub | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Arch Bar & Nightclub 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 Arch Bar & Nightclub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| David Protheroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2014 |
| EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Allan Leonard Lewis VC (Amber Taverns Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Greggs PLC 00502851 Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
Questions about The Arch Bar & Nightclub
What is The Arch Bar & Nightclub's food hygiene rating?
The Arch Bar & Nightclub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 30 November 2016.
Is The Arch Bar & Nightclub safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Arch Bar & Nightclub last inspected?
The Arch Bar & Nightclub was last inspected on 30 November 2016, more than 9 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 The Arch Bar & Nightclub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Arch Bar & Nightclub 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, while The Arch Bar & Nightclub holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Arch Bar & Nightclub 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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