Thunderbird Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
Thunderbird Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Thunderbird Chicken was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton, Porthcawl, CF36 5NG
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Thunderbird Chicken among the 875 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 | 875 | 72% | ← Thunderbird Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thunderbird Chicken 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 Thunderbird Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery / Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Scoops @ Trecco Bay Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Showdome Bar and Diner Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Slush/Popcorn Retail Karts Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Sportsman Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2015 |
Questions about Thunderbird Chicken
What is Thunderbird Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Thunderbird Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Thunderbird Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thunderbird Chicken last inspected?
Thunderbird Chicken was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thunderbird Chicken?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thunderbird Chicken compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Thunderbird Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Thunderbird Chicken 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Thunderbird Chicken and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Thunderbird Chicken is one of 167 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
Bridgend inspects and rates 1,353 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bridgend →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →