The Vetz food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
The Vetz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: 159 Oxford Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8DE
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vetz 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% | ← The Vetz | |
| 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 The Vetz 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 The Vetz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontycymer Convenience Store Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Another Bite of Cake (ABC) Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Ffaldau Primary Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Ffaldau Primary School Community Pantry Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Pontycymer OAP Centre Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2017 |
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Cindy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Gurkha Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about The Vetz
What is The Vetz's food hygiene rating?
The Vetz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Vetz 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vetz last inspected?
The Vetz was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 The Vetz?
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 The Vetz compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while The Vetz holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Vetz 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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