The Boat House Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
The Boat House Fish Bar 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
This is a fresh result: The Boat House Fish Bar was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 36 Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YR
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Boat House Fish Bar 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% | ← The Boat House Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boat House Fish Bar 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 Boat House Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cadwaladers Porthcawl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Jaipur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Lan Y Mor Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Saltwater Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Boat House Fish Bar
What is The Boat House Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Boat House Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Boat House Fish Bar 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 Boat House Fish Bar last inspected?
The Boat House Fish Bar was last inspected on 3 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 The Boat House Fish Bar?
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 Boat House Fish Bar compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat House Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Boat House Fish Bar 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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