Garn Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
Garn Stores 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 46A Garn Road, Maesteg, CF34 9AT
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Garn Stores 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% | ← Garn Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Garn Stores 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 Garn Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Coytrahen Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2016 |
| St Marys & St Patricks R C Canteen and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Diyana Stores Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| The Treehouse Daycare Maesteg Limited Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| McNamara Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2019 |
| Aly's Weighbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 December 2025 |
| Maesteg Squash Sports and Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Louchis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Garn Stores
What is Garn Stores's food hygiene rating?
Garn Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Garn Stores 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 Garn Stores last inspected?
Garn Stores was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Garn Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garn Stores compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Garn Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Garn Stores 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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