Mel o Bryn food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Neath Port Talbot
Mel o Bryn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 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: 2 Baldwin Street, Bryn, SA13 2SB
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Mel o Bryn 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% | ← Mel o Bryn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mel o Bryn 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 Mel o Bryn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Welfare Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bryn Rugby Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Elisa's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| That Bucking Goat Company Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
Questions about Mel o Bryn
What is Mel o Bryn's food hygiene rating?
Mel o Bryn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 17 June 2015.
Is Mel o Bryn 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mel o Bryn last inspected?
Mel o Bryn was last inspected on 17 June 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 Mel o Bryn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mel o Bryn 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 Mel o Bryn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Mel o Bryn 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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