S&S Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
S&S Stores 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 17 January 2024, more than 2 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: 49-49a Castle Drive, Cimla, SA11 3YF
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so S&S Stores 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% | ← S&S Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 S&S 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 S&S Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimla Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2014 |
| Crynallt Infants School Kitchen School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Crynallt Junior School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| AR-Ty Cakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2021 |
| Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Scho School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cimla Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Bohgan Cimla Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about S&S Stores
What is S&S Stores's food hygiene rating?
S&S Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 17 January 2024.
Is S&S Stores 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 S&S Stores last inspected?
S&S Stores was last inspected on 17 January 2024, more than 2 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 S&S Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S&S 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, while S&S Stores holds a 4. 246 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects S&S 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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