The New Brogden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
The New Brogden 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: The New Brogden 129 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DD
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The New Brogden 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 New Brogden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Brogden 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 New Brogden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Little Debutante Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Mansel’s Fish & Chips Porthcawl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Byrite Discount Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Newton Primary Dining Centre and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Grow and Grind Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The New Brogden
What is The New Brogden's food hygiene rating?
The New Brogden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The New Brogden 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 New Brogden last inspected?
The New Brogden was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 New Brogden?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Brogden compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The New Brogden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The New Brogden 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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