The General Picton
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The General Picton is a pub/bar/nightclub located at General Picton Hotel 57 New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend, CF36 5DH, in the Bridgend local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 August 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bridgend oversees 1,360 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bridgend is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The General Picton?
The General Picton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bridgend.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The General Picton last inspected?
The General Picton was last inspected on 2024-08-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The General Picton located?
The General Picton is located at General Picton Hotel 57 New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend , CF36 5DH, in the Bridgend local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CF36 postcode area.