Bridgend Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Bridgend Inn 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: 3 Station Road, Upper Brynamman, SA18 1SF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bridgend Inn sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Bridgend Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bridgend Inn 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 Bridgend Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynamman Public Hall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
| Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Siop Y Brynamman Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2024 |
| Happy Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Siop y Mynydd Du Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Black Mountain Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Tregyb Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
Questions about Bridgend Inn
What is Bridgend Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bridgend Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Bridgend Inn 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 Bridgend Inn last inspected?
Bridgend Inn was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bridgend Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridgend Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bridgend Inn holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bridgend Inn 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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