The New Exeter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The New Exeter 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 24 June 2014, more than 12 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: Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road, Neath, SA11 1AP
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The New Exeter 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 New Exeter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 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 Very 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 New Exeter 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 New Exeter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Area 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Gnoll Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Clarewood Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| David Protheroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The New Exeter
What is The New Exeter's food hygiene rating?
The New Exeter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 24 June 2014.
Is The New Exeter 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 The New Exeter last inspected?
The New Exeter was last inspected on 24 June 2014, more than 12 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 New Exeter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 New Exeter 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 New Exeter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The New Exeter 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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