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B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust food hygiene rating

Farmers/growers · Bridgend

B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 7 March 2022, more than 4 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: Bryngarw House, Brynmenyn, Bridgend, CF32 8UU

How it compares in Bridgend

That puts B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust 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.

Every rated food business in Bridgend
5 out of 5 874 72% ← B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust
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

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 B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust 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 B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Awen Trading Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 30 June 2025
Abergarw Manor Care Home Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 12 September 2025
Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 15 October 2025
Christopher Lee Catering @ The Old Bakery Mobile caterer 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 19 June 2025
CLC Location Catering Mobile caterer 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 6 August 2025
Argie's Coffee Distributors/Transporters 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 20 February 2018
Daniel Lambert Wines Distributors/Transporters 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 1 July 2025
Ty Ynysawdre Caring Premises 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 5 June 2026

Questions about B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust

What is B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust's food hygiene rating?

B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 7 March 2022.

Is B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust last inspected?

B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust was last inspected on 7 March 2022, more than 4 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 B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust compare to other places in Bridgend?

72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bridgend Council inspects B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust 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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