The Abbeyfield Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bridgend
The Abbeyfield Society holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2025, 11 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: Abbeyfield House 42 South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DA
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Abbeyfield Society among the 874 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 | 874 | 72% | ← The Abbeyfield Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Banana Moon Porthcawl Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Nottage Primary Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Mansel’s Fish & Chips Porthcawl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Byrite Discount Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Abbeyfield Society
What is The Abbeyfield Society's food hygiene rating?
The Abbeyfield Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 25 July 2025.
Is The Abbeyfield Society 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Abbeyfield Society last inspected?
The Abbeyfield Society was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 The Abbeyfield Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Abbeyfield Society compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Abbeyfield Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Abbeyfield Society 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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The Abbeyfield Society is one of 168 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
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