Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Neath Port Talbot
Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 July 2017, more than 8 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: Melin Infant School, Herbert Road, Neath, SA11 2DD
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup 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% | ← Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup 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 Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Donut Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ed's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Area 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| B & V Family Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Baked by Ffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boys Club Lower Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2021 |
Questions about Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup
What is Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 13 July 2017.
Is Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup last inspected?
Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup was last inspected on 13 July 2017, more than 8 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 Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup?
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 Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup 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 Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Melin Infant Flying Start Playgroup 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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