The Cherry Laurel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
The Cherry Laurel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: The Cherry Laurel, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend, CF31 3RY
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Cherry Laurel among the 874 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 | 874 | 72% | ← The Cherry Laurel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cherry Laurel 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 The Cherry Laurel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang-on Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Baxterstorey @ CGI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| A-Head of the Game Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Greggs Bakery Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2025 |
| Archbishop Mcgrath Catholic School Canteen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cherry Laurel
What is The Cherry Laurel's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Laurel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Cherry Laurel 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cherry Laurel last inspected?
The Cherry Laurel was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 The Cherry Laurel?
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 The Cherry Laurel compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Laurel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Cherry Laurel 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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