Fairway Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Fairway Post Office & Stores 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 27 November 2018, more than 7 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: Post Office, 140 Fairway, Sandfields, SA12 7HR
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Fairway Post Office & Stores 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% | ← Fairway Post Office & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairway Post Office & Stores 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 Fairway Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baobab Bach Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Crafty Bods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Greggs plc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Celtiadd Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Allied Pharmacy Morrison Road Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2017 |
| Ally's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Awel Y Mor Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Fairway Post Office & Stores
What is Fairway Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fairway Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 27 November 2018.
Is Fairway Post Office & Stores 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 Fairway Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Fairway Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 27 November 2018, more than 7 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 Fairway Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fairway Post Office & Stores 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 Fairway Post Office & Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Fairway Post Office & Stores 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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Fairway Post Office & Stores is one of 53 rated food businesses in Sandfields. See every hygiene rating in Sandfields →
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