Porthcawl has 172 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 79% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 14 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Porthcawl.
15 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 383 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Maesteg | 147 | 4.3/5 | 56% |
| North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill | 86 | 4.6/5 | 66% |
| Sarn, Tondu and Bryncethin | 86 | 4.5/5 | 65% |
| Pencoed | 51 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| St. Bride'S Minor | 28 | 5/5 | 96% |
There are currently 172 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Porthcawl, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Porthcawl, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 79% of rated businesses in Porthcawl hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Porthcawl are carried out by Bridgend. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Porthcawl was last updated on 13 May 2026.