This is Beer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
This is Beer 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 3 April 2025, 15 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: 9 Lias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AH
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts This is Beer 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% | ← This is Beer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 This is Beer 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 This is Beer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Maple Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2014 |
| Home & Colonial Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Rock inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| SUSSED Wales Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2015 |
| Bella's Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about This is Beer
What is This is Beer's food hygiene rating?
This is Beer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 3 April 2025.
Is This is Beer 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 This is Beer last inspected?
This is Beer was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 This is Beer?
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 This is Beer compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and This is Beer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects This is Beer 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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This is Beer is one of 168 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
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