Al's Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
Al's Pizzeria holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: 128 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DW
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Al's Pizzeria 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% | ← Al's Pizzeria | |
| 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 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 Al's Pizzeria 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 Al's Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Commercial Street Store Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Jans Iced Gems Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Sawyers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Traditional Bakers Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Delilicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Blue Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Al's Pizzeria
What is Al's Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Al's Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Al's Pizzeria 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al's Pizzeria last inspected?
Al's Pizzeria was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Al's Pizzeria?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al's Pizzeria compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Al's Pizzeria holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Al's Pizzeria 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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