Opal Den food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgend
Opal Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: 79A Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgend
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Opal Den among the 875 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 | 875 | 72% | ← Opal Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Opal Den 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 Opal Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aberkenfig Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| FarmFoods Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Bridgend & District Model Engineering Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bakersway Store (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Opal Den
What is Opal Den's food hygiene rating?
Opal Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Opal Den 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Opal Den last inspected?
Opal Den was last inspected on 5 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 Opal Den?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Opal Den compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Opal Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Opal Den 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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