1,338 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bridgend are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Bridgend currently has 1,338 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,205 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Cafe | CF34 9DH | 0 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Best One Vape | CF32 9AP | 1 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Bettws Stores - Premier | CF32 8TB | 1 | Feb 06, 2025 |
| Dunelm Cafe Pausa | CF31 3XY | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Olympic Fast Food | CF31 3BP | 1 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Pizza Choice | CF32 8YD | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Prince Balti | CF32 9BA | 1 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Subway / Bargain Booze Plus | CF34 9DW | 1 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| BRGR PEN Y BONT LIMITED | CF31 3AE | 2 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Brynchwith Farm | CF35 | 2 | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Cefn Glas Playgroup | CF31 4JR | 2 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Classic African Food Store | CF31 1EF | 2 | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen School Kitchen | CF32 9EG | 2 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Corner House Inn | CF34 9SB | 2 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Food to go | CF36 5DH | 2 | Aug 10, 2024 |
There are currently 861 food businesses in Bridgend with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Bridgend depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.