Baobab Bach food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
Baobab Bach holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 27 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DB
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Baobab Bach among the 875 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 | 875 | 72% | ← Baobab Bach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Baobab Bach 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 Baobab Bach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Kenfig Hill Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Perfect Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Family shopper Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Andrew and Debbies family butchers Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Thai Thai Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2025 |
| Mynydd Cynffig Infants Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Simply Out Of School Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Baobab Bach
What is Baobab Bach's food hygiene rating?
Baobab Bach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Baobab Bach 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baobab Bach last inspected?
Baobab Bach was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Baobab Bach?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baobab Bach compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Baobab Bach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Baobab Bach 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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