Vale of Neath Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Vale of Neath Foodbank 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 25 February 2015, more than 11 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: Peniel Church, New Street, Glynneath, SA11 5AA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Vale of Neath Foodbank 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% | ← Vale of Neath Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Vale of Neath Foodbank 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 Vale of Neath Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Cwmnedd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Cwm Nedd Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Cakey's Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
| Best One Store Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Bethania Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| The Crossing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| Glynneath Bakery Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Butchers Lane Retailers - other | 151 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Vale of Neath Foodbank
What is Vale of Neath Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Vale of Neath Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 25 February 2015.
Is Vale of Neath Foodbank 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 Vale of Neath Foodbank last inspected?
Vale of Neath Foodbank was last inspected on 25 February 2015, more than 11 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 Vale of Neath Foodbank?
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 Vale of Neath Foodbank 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 Vale of Neath Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Vale of Neath Foodbank 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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