Village Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Village Discount Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 March 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.
90% of rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Neath Port Talbot ratings →
Address: Village Discount Stores, 68 South Avenue, Croeserw Cymmer, SA13 3RD
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Discount Store sits behind roughly 774 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 21% | ← Village Discount Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Village Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croeserw Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2014 |
| The Pines Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ysgol Tarren School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Croeserw Stores Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Croeserw Primary School School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Littlewings Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Afan Vale Chocolates Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Croeserw Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2016 |
Questions about Village Discount Store
What is Village Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Village Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 2 March 2023.
Is Village Discount Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Discount Store last inspected?
Village Discount Store was last inspected on 2 March 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.
How does Village Discount Store compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
69% of the 1,125 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while Village Discount Store holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Village Discount Store 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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Village Discount Store is one of 83 rated food businesses in Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot. See every hygiene rating in Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot →
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