Baglan Service Station(Shop) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Baglan Service Station(Shop) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 September 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: 38-40 Swan Road, Baglan, SA12 8LA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Baglan Service Station(Shop) sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ← Baglan Service Station(Shop) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Baglan Service Station(Shop) 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 Baglan Service Station(Shop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Baglan Community Church Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| Baglan Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Alfa Bakes by Emma Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Aunty Ann's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| All Born Curious Ltd (ABC Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cook Stars NPT Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2022 |
Questions about Baglan Service Station(Shop)
What is Baglan Service Station(Shop)'s food hygiene rating?
Baglan Service Station(Shop) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 23 September 2015.
Is Baglan Service Station(Shop) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baglan Service Station(Shop) last inspected?
Baglan Service Station(Shop) was last inspected on 23 September 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 Baglan Service Station(Shop)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Baglan Service Station(Shop) 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, while Baglan Service Station(Shop) holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Baglan Service Station(Shop) 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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