Riverside Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
Riverside Tavern 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 12 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Riverside Tavern Brewery Lane, Bridgend, CF31 4AP
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Riverside Tavern 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% | ← Riverside Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Riverside Tavern 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 Riverside Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery Field Street Food Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Eden Wine Bar/Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Bakestones Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bridgend express Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Chicken strips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Coffee @ 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bridgend Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Riverside Tavern
What is Riverside Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 12 May 2016.
Is Riverside Tavern 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 Riverside Tavern last inspected?
Riverside Tavern was last inspected on 12 May 2016, more than 10 years 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 Riverside Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Tavern compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Riverside Tavern holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Riverside Tavern 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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