The Aperitif food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
The Aperitif 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 5 June 2023, more than 3 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 Commercial Road, Taibach, SA13 1LP
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Aperitif 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% | ← The Aperitif | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Aperitif 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 The Aperitif, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Filco Supermarkets Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Eastern Primary School School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2017 |
| Brownie's Bakes Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Baked by Beth Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Central Primary School (Infants site) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
Questions about The Aperitif
What is The Aperitif's food hygiene rating?
The Aperitif has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 5 June 2023.
Is The Aperitif 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 The Aperitif last inspected?
The Aperitif was last inspected on 5 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Aperitif?
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 The Aperitif 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 The Aperitif is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Aperitif 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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The Aperitif is one of 23 rated food businesses in Taibach. See every hygiene rating in Taibach →
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