Express Pizza & Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
Express Pizza & Kebab holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Express Pizza & Kebab was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 179 Caerau Road, Caerau, Maesteg, CF34 0PD
How it compares in Bridgend
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 1,207 rated places in Bridgend score this low, about one in 101. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Express Pizza & Kebab | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express Pizza & Kebab the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Express Pizza & Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau Flying Start Playgroup Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Caerau Primary Canteen And Breakfast Club School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Flying Start Blaenllynfi Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Navigation Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Noddfa Community Project Other catering premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Caerau Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Talgarth Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Express Pizza & Kebab
What is Express Pizza & Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Express Pizza & Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bridgend Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Express Pizza & Kebab safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Express Pizza & Kebab last inspected?
Express Pizza & Kebab was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Express Pizza & Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Pizza & Kebab compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Express Pizza & Kebab holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Express Pizza & Kebab 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bridgend, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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