The Red Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
The Red Cow 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 18 July 2014, 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: Red Cow Alma Road, Maesteg, CF34 9AW
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Cow 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% | ← The Red Cow | |
| 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 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 Red Cow 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 Red Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bocs Bwyd Cynwyd Sant Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cynwyd Sant Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
| Ysgol Cynwyd Sant Canteen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Garn Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| St Marys & St Patricks R C Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| HM Stores And Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| The New Coytrahen Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2016 |
| Diyana Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about The Red Cow
What is The Red Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Red Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 18 July 2014.
Is The Red Cow 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 Red Cow last inspected?
The Red Cow was last inspected on 18 July 2014, 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 Red Cow?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Cow compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Cow holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Red Cow 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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