McNamara Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
McNamara Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 June 2019, more than 7 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: 53B Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9HJ
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts McNamara Arms among the 874 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 72% 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 | 874 | 72% | ← McNamara Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 McNamara Arms 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 McNamara Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treehouse Daycare Maesteg Limited Caring Premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ginger Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Louchis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Maesteg Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Maesteg Indian Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Bird Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| The Family Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| The Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about McNamara Arms
What is McNamara Arms's food hygiene rating?
McNamara Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 21 June 2019.
Is McNamara Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McNamara Arms last inspected?
McNamara Arms was last inspected on 21 June 2019, more than 7 years 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 McNamara Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McNamara Arms compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and McNamara Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects McNamara Arms 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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