The General Picton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
The General Picton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: General Picton Hotel 57 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The General Picton 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 General Picton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 General Picton 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 General Picton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel’s Fish & Chips Porthcawl Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Byrite Discount Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Little Debutante Other catering premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Finnegans at Station Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Prince of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| RAFA Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The General Picton
What is The General Picton's food hygiene rating?
The General Picton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 10 August 2024.
Is The General Picton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The General Picton last inspected?
The General Picton was last inspected on 10 August 2024, 23 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 General Picton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The General Picton compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The General Picton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The General Picton 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 General Picton is one of 168 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
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