The Squirrel Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
The Squirrel Hotel 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 1 April 2015, more than 11 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 Squirrel Hotel Alexandra Road, Pontycymer, CF32 8HA
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Squirrel Hotel sits behind roughly 875 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 875 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ← The Squirrel Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Squirrel Hotel 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 Squirrel Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Garw Butchers Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Pontycymer OAP Centre Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2017 |
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Cindy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Gurkha Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2024 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Squirrel Hotel
What is The Squirrel Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Squirrel Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 1 April 2015.
Is The Squirrel Hotel 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 Squirrel Hotel last inspected?
The Squirrel Hotel was last inspected on 1 April 2015, more than 11 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 The Squirrel Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Squirrel Hotel compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while The Squirrel Hotel holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Squirrel Hotel 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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