Highlander Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
Highlander Bar & Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 10 August 2016, more than 9 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: 2-4 Lewis Road, Neath, SA11 1EQ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Highlander Bar & Restaurant sits behind roughly 776 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 776 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ← Highlander Bar & Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 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 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 Highlander Bar & Restaurant 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 Highlander Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Gnoll Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Clarewood Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Castle Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Highlander Bar & Restaurant
What is Highlander Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Highlander Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 10 August 2016.
Is Highlander Bar & Restaurant 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highlander Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
Highlander Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 10 August 2016, more than 9 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 Highlander Bar & Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Highlander Bar & Restaurant 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 Highlander Bar & Restaurant holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Highlander Bar & Restaurant 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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