The Walnut Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
The Walnut Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Walnut Tree House 110 Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DA
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Walnut Tree 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ← The Walnut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Walnut Tree 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 Walnut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenfig Hill Super Store Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| Royal Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pisgah Convenience Store Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Tegfryn Stores Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Full e loaded Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Pyle & Porthcawl Community Hub Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2015 |
| Pil Primary School Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Pyle Garden Centre Other catering premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Walnut Tree
What is The Walnut Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Walnut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Walnut Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Walnut Tree last inspected?
The Walnut Tree was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months 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 Walnut Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Walnut Tree compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Walnut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Walnut Tree 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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