Subway / Bargain Booze Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Subway / Bargain Booze Plus holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Subway / Bargain Booze Plus was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 142 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DW
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway / Bargain Booze Plus sits behind roughly 1,102 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ← Subway / Bargain Booze Plus | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Subway / Bargain Booze Plus 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 Subway / Bargain Booze Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier Commercial Street Store Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Jans Iced Gems Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Sawyers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Traditional Bakers Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Delilicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Subway / Bargain Booze Plus
What is Subway / Bargain Booze Plus's food hygiene rating?
Subway / Bargain Booze Plus has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bridgend Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Subway / Bargain Booze Plus safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Subway / Bargain Booze Plus last inspected?
Subway / Bargain Booze Plus was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Subway / Bargain Booze Plus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway / Bargain Booze Plus compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Subway / Bargain Booze Plus holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Subway / Bargain Booze Plus 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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