Garw Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Garw Butchers 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: 35 Oxford Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8DD
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Garw Butchers 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% | ← Garw Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Garw Butchers 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 Garw Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Pontycymer OAP Centre Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2017 |
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Cindy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Gurkha Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2024 |
| New Town Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Squirrel Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2015 |
| Ffaldau Primary Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Garw Butchers
What is Garw Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Garw Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Garw Butchers 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 Garw Butchers last inspected?
Garw Butchers was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Garw Butchers?
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 Garw Butchers compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Garw Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Garw Butchers 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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