Strand News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Strand News holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: 19 The Strand, Blaengarw
How it compares in Bridgend
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 1,207 rated places in Bridgend score this low, about one in 101. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Strand News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Strand News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Strand News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Blaengarw Primary School Canteen School/college/university | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Awen Cultural Trust Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2018 |
| Blaengarw Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bryn Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2024 |
| Blaengarw RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Village Playgroup Garw Valley Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Waunbant Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Strand News
What is Strand News's food hygiene rating?
Strand News has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bridgend Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Strand News safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Strand News last inspected?
Strand News was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Strand News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strand News compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Strand News holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Strand News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bridgend, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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