Afan Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
Afan Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2015, more than 10 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: Cymmer Afan Primary School, Margam Street, Cymmer, SA13 3EE
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Afan Playgroup 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% | ← Afan Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Afan Playgroup 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 Afan Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymmer Afan Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| The Refreshment Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cymmer Youth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2014 |
| Tanner's Tarts Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2024 |
| Little Box of Delights Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Food Bank @ Cymmer Afan Library Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Cymmer Afan Community Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Talbot Truffles Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
Questions about Afan Playgroup
What is Afan Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Afan Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 16 July 2015.
Is Afan Playgroup 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Afan Playgroup last inspected?
Afan Playgroup was last inspected on 16 July 2015, more than 10 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 Afan Playgroup?
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 Afan Playgroup 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 Afan Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Afan Playgroup 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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