The Red & Hot food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
The Red & Hot holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 21 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 4 Caerau Road, Caerau, Maesteg
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red & Hot sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ← The Red & Hot | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Red & Hot 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 Red & Hot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llan Cwtch - Big Bocs Bwyd Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Llangynwyd Primary Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Llangynwyd Village Hall Other catering premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Cwmfelin Primary Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ysgol Gyfyn Gymraeg Llangynwyd Canteen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Little Stars Daycare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cross Inn (Maesteg) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Old House 1147 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about The Red & Hot
What is The Red & Hot's food hygiene rating?
The Red & Hot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Red & Hot safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red & Hot last inspected?
The Red & Hot was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red & Hot?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red & Hot compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while The Red & Hot holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Red & Hot 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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