The Hi-Tide Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
The Hi-Tide Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: Hi Tide Inn Mackworth Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5BT
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Hi-Tide Inn among the 874 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 | 874 | 72% | ← The Hi-Tide Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hi-Tide 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 The Hi-Tide Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow and Grind Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Hi-tide Amusement Arcade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Mr Donut Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Mr Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| A & A fast food. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Little Debutante Other catering premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Hi-Tide Inn
What is The Hi-Tide Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hi-Tide Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Hi-Tide Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hi-Tide Inn last inspected?
The Hi-Tide Inn was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 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 Hi-Tide Inn?
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 The Hi-Tide Inn compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Hi-Tide Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Hi-Tide 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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