The Vending People Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bridgend
The Vending People Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 December 2022, more than 3 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: 21B Millers Avenue, Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, Bridgend, CF32 9TD
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vending People Ltd 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 Vending People Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Vending People Ltd 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 Vending People Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee Catering @ The Old Bakery Mobile caterer | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| CLC Location Catering Mobile caterer | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Abergarw Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Argie's Coffee Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Burts The Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Daniel Lambert Wines Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Masons Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Vending People Ltd
What is The Vending People Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Vending People Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 2 December 2022.
Is The Vending People Ltd 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vending People Ltd last inspected?
The Vending People Ltd was last inspected on 2 December 2022, more than 3 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 The Vending People Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vending People Ltd compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while The Vending People Ltd holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Vending People Ltd 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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