Ancient Briton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
Ancient Briton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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 Ancient Briton Clevis Hill, Newton, Porthcawl, CF36 5NT
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Ancient Briton among the 876 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 73% 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 | 876 | 73% | ← Ancient Briton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ancient Briton 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 Ancient Briton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2014 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aloha Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery / Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Danygraig Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Ancient Briton
What is Ancient Briton's food hygiene rating?
Ancient Briton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Ancient Briton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ancient Briton last inspected?
Ancient Briton was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Ancient Briton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ancient Briton compare to other places in Bridgend?
73% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Ancient Briton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Ancient Briton 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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Ancient Briton is one of 167 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
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