Maple food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Maple holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2014, more than 11 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: 53 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3AY
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Maple 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% | ← Maple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Maple 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 Maple, 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 |
| 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 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Maple
What is Maple's food hygiene rating?
Maple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 13 August 2014.
Is Maple 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maple last inspected?
Maple was last inspected on 13 August 2014, more than 11 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 Maple?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maple compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Maple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Maple 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Maple is one of 167 rated food businesses in Porthcawl. See every hygiene rating in Porthcawl →
Bridgend inspects and rates 1,353 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bridgend →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/
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