New Dawn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
New Dawn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 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: Stall 8 Bridgend Market The Rhiw, Bridgend, CF31 1DL
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so New Dawn sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ← New Dawn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 New Dawn 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 New Dawn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Corner Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2017 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bravura Foods Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2020 |
| Corvo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Apna Bazaar Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about New Dawn
What is New Dawn's food hygiene rating?
New Dawn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 16 September 2025.
Is New Dawn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Dawn last inspected?
New Dawn was last inspected on 16 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 New Dawn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Dawn compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while New Dawn holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects New Dawn 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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