Food Hygiene Ratings in Bridgend

1,363 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.5% rated "very good".

1,363
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
72.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.5%890
Good18.4%226
Satisfactory7.6%93
Improvement Needed0.9%11
Major Improvement0.7%8
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28120.6%
Retailers - other26919.7%
Other catering premises20114.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop14610.7%
Caring Premises13910.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub936.8%
Mobile caterer836.1%
School/college/university664.8%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,363 registered food businesses for Bridgend. Of these, 1,228 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Ashmita’s KitchenCF321Sep 08, 2026
Beehive StoresCF34 0EW1Feb 27, 2026
Best One VapeCF32 9AP1Oct 02, 2025
Dancing Turtle Coffee ShopCF36 3BE1Aug 18, 2026
MarmarisCF31 1EB1Aug 27, 2026
Peking CityCF34 9HJ1Jun 24, 2026
Royal OakCF32 9TG1Jun 27, 2026
Tondu Railway Club (GWRSA Club)CF32 9DY1Aug 25, 2026
Bargain boozeCF36 3YL2Jun 30, 2026
BRGR PEN Y BONT LIMITEDCF31 3AE2Jan 15, 2026
Brynchwith FarmCF352Nov 04, 2025
Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen School KitchenCF32 9EG2Nov 11, 2025
Cornelly PizzaCF33 4LB2Jun 17, 2026
Corner House InnCF34 9SB2Dec 01, 2025
Express Pizza & KebabCF34 0PD2May 28, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bridgend have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 890 food businesses in Bridgend with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.5% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Bridgend?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Bridgend?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies