Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)

Pontardawe

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 August 2026 by Neath Port Talbot.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd), from February 2020 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd).

Food hygiene rating history for Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 February 2020	5 / 5	Very good
11 September 2023	5 / 5	Very good
17 August 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) in Pontardawe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

65 Herbert Street,
Pontardawe,
Neath Port Talbot,
SA8 4ED

Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd). The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)?

Food hygiene at Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) is inspected by Neath Port Talbot, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.npt.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)

What is Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)’s food hygiene rating?

Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 August 2026.

When was Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) last inspected?

Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd) was last inspected by Neath Port Talbot on 17 August 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.