Rest bay fish bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
Rest bay fish bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: 1 The Precinct, Nottage, Porthcawl, CF36 3RF
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Rest bay fish bar sits behind roughly 1,102 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ← Rest bay fish bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rest bay fish bar 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 Rest bay fish bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ RMBI - Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Clwb Cynefin Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Bright Beginnings Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Nottage Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Rose and Crown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Nottage Primary Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Rest bay fish bar
What is Rest bay fish bar's food hygiene rating?
Rest bay fish bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bridgend Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Rest bay fish bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Rest bay fish bar last inspected?
Rest bay fish bar was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Rest bay fish bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rest bay fish bar compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Rest bay fish bar holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Rest bay fish bar 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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