EJ Monks Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Neath Port Talbot
EJ Monks Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1US
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts EJ Monks Catering 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% | ← EJ Monks Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 EJ Monks Catering 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 EJ Monks Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afan Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2018 |
| Forge Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Forge Stores Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2015 |
| Aztec Gin Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Baristas Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Greggs PLC 00502851 Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
Questions about EJ Monks Catering
What is EJ Monks Catering's food hygiene rating?
EJ Monks Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 9 October 2025.
Is EJ Monks Catering 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was EJ Monks Catering last inspected?
EJ Monks Catering was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months 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 EJ Monks Catering?
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 EJ Monks Catering 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 EJ Monks Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects EJ Monks Catering 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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