The Fishmonger's Cat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bridgend
The Fishmonger's Cat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 14 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BA
How it compares in Bridgend
In Bridgend, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fishmonger's Cat sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 874 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ← The Fishmonger's Cat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Fishmonger's Cat 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 Fishmonger's Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Bowl Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Gusto Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Isabella’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Finnegans @ Well St Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cheetahs Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2015 |
Questions about The Fishmonger's Cat
What is The Fishmonger's Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Fishmonger's Cat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bridgend Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Fishmonger's Cat safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fishmonger's Cat last inspected?
The Fishmonger's Cat was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Fishmonger's Cat?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fishmonger's Cat compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, while The Fishmonger's Cat holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Fishmonger's Cat 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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