RAFA Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
RAFA Club 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 22 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: Rafa Club (porthcawl & Kenfig Hill) 6 - 8 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DN
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts RAFA Club 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% | ← RAFA Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 RAFA Club 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 RAFA Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegans at Station Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Prince of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| Beales Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Byrite Discount Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Mansel’s Fish & Chips Porthcawl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bella's Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Rock inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about RAFA Club
What is RAFA Club's food hygiene rating?
RAFA Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 22 October 2025.
Is RAFA Club 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 RAFA Club last inspected?
RAFA Club was last inspected on 22 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 RAFA Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RAFA Club compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and RAFA Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects RAFA Club 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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