Porthcawl Community Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Porthcawl Community Pantry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 October 2023, more than 2 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: 2 Clevis Hill, Newton, Porthcawl
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Porthcawl Community Pantry 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% | ← Porthcawl Community Pantry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Porthcawl Community Pantry 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 Porthcawl Community Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Briton Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Jolly Sailor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2014 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aloha Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery / Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Porthcawl Community Pantry
What is Porthcawl Community Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Porthcawl Community Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 3 October 2023.
Is Porthcawl Community Pantry 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Porthcawl Community Pantry last inspected?
Porthcawl Community Pantry was last inspected on 3 October 2023, more than 2 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 Porthcawl Community Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Porthcawl Community Pantry compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Porthcawl Community Pantry holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Porthcawl Community Pantry 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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