Masons Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
Masons Arms Hotel 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: Masons Arms Hotel, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9YR
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Masons Arms Hotel among the 875 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 | 875 | 72% | ← Masons Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argie's Coffee Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Burts The Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Daniel Lambert Wines Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Christopher Lee Catering @ The Old Bakery Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| CLC Location Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bakersway Store (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Abergarw Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Masons Arms Hotel
What is Masons Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Masons Arms Hotel 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 Masons Arms Hotel last inspected?
Masons Arms Hotel was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Masons Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masons Arms Hotel compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Masons Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Masons Arms 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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