The Bridgend Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blaenau Gwent
The Bridgend Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 15 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 8 King Street, Brynmawr, NP23 4RE
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
In Blaenau Gwent, 50% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bridgend Inn sits behind roughly 484 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 298 | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ← The Bridgend Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 69 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 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 The Bridgend Inn 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 Bridgend Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lodge Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| The Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| ABP Supplements Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Brynmawr Ed's Conti Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about The Bridgend Inn
What is The Bridgend Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bridgend Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Bridgend Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bridgend Inn last inspected?
The Bridgend Inn was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bridgend Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Bridgend Inn compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 595 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, while The Bridgend Inn holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects The Bridgend Inn 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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