Forge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Forge Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2023, more than 3 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: 49 Forge Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1PG
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Forge Stores 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% | ← Forge Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Forge Stores 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 Forge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec Gin Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Afan Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2018 |
| EJ Monks Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Forge Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Afan Ales and Fine Wines Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Aberavon & Port Talbot RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Forge Stores
What is Forge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Forge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 29 June 2023.
Is Forge Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forge Stores last inspected?
Forge Stores was last inspected on 29 June 2023, more than 3 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 Forge Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Forge Stores 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 Forge Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Forge Stores 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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