Oakwood Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
Oakwood Inn 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 14 November 2019, more than 6 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: Oakwood Inn, Church Square, Cwmavon, SA12 9AP
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Oakwood Inn 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% | ← Oakwood Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oakwood Inn 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 Oakwood Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmafan Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Aliment Ltd (Health Foods) Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2014 |
| Afan Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cwmafan Foodbank Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
| Cylch Ti a Fi Cwmafan Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Cwmavon RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2023 |
| D & S Care Homes Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2016 |
| Cwmavon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
Questions about Oakwood Inn
What is Oakwood Inn's food hygiene rating?
Oakwood Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 14 November 2019.
Is Oakwood Inn 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 Oakwood Inn last inspected?
Oakwood Inn was last inspected on 14 November 2019, more than 6 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 Oakwood Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakwood Inn 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 Oakwood Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Oakwood Inn 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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