King Alfred food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
King Alfred 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 9 January 2026, 6 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: Brocks 1 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DF
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so King Alfred 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% | ← King Alfred | |
| 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 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 King Alfred 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 King Alfred, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Blue Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Iced Cake Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Premier Commercial Street Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Delilicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about King Alfred
What is King Alfred's food hygiene rating?
King Alfred has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 9 January 2026.
Is King Alfred 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 King Alfred last inspected?
King Alfred was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 King Alfred?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Alfred compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while King Alfred holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects King Alfred 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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