Stokes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Stokes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 57 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3AY
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Stokes sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ← Stokes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stokes 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 Stokes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Maple Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2014 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| SUSSED Wales Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2015 |
| Home & Colonial Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| Rock inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2015 |
Questions about Stokes
What is Stokes's food hygiene rating?
Stokes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 9 November 2017.
Is Stokes safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stokes last inspected?
Stokes was last inspected on 9 November 2017, more than 8 years 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 Stokes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stokes compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while Stokes holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Stokes 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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Stokes is one of 168 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
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