Maesteg Community Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Maesteg Community Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 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: Cwm Calon Social Day Centre Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9UN
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Maesteg Community Pantry 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% | ← Maesteg Community Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Maesteg 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.
Questions about Maesteg Community Pantry
What is Maesteg Community Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Maesteg Community Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Maesteg Community Pantry 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maesteg Community Pantry last inspected?
Maesteg Community Pantry was last inspected on 3 November 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 Maesteg Community Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maesteg Community Pantry compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Maesteg Community Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Maesteg 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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