Food hygiene ratings in Vale of Glamorgan
Vale of Glamorgan inspects and rates 1,329 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,157 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 172 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Vale of Glamorgan
Standards here are good: 72% of rated businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top score of 5, and 90% hold a 4 or better. 22 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 830 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 203 | 18% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Vale of Glamorgan
Food hygiene ratings for each town Vale of Glamorgan inspects.
- Barry 422 places
- Penarth 207 places
- Cowbridge 70 places
- Llantwit Major 59 places
- Dinas Powys 47 places
- Rhoose 39 places
- St Athan 29 places
- Sully 24 places
- Culverhouse Cross 17 places
Recently inspected in Vale of Glamorgan
The most recent inspections published by Vale of Glamorgan, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangout Collective | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Hangout Collective Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| ESS Sergeants' Mess | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Llamau | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Panku | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| The Small Space | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Hensol Castle | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The Vale Nuffield Hospital | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Johns Cafe & Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Master pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Nessas Slots / Smugglers Cove | Distributors/Transporters | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Bierkeller Street Food | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Vale of Glamorgan
The lowest-rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan are listed below. 10 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Next Door | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Springfield Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Cross Keys Inn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2026 |
| Ewenny Village Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| The Wild Blackberry | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| Romys Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Chicken Valley | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Cadoxton Multicultural Voluntary Community | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 January 2026 |
| Anthuvan Local Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Vale of Glamorgan
How many food businesses does Vale of Glamorgan rate?
Vale of Glamorgan publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,329 businesses, of which 1,157 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of rated businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Vale of Glamorgan have a bad hygiene rating?
22 food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 10 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan?
Environmental health officers employed by Vale of Glamorgan carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Town Hall Square 5 - Very good
- 1988 5 - Very good
- 51 Degrees Executive Lounge 5 - Very good
- 7 beans 5 - Very good
- 96 Events 5 - Very good
- A.B.Snell & Son 5 - Very good
- AAA Foods Cardiff Ltd 5 - Very good
- Academy 297 5 - Very good
- Academy Espresso Bar 5 - Very good
- Academy@Junction 5 - Very good
- Albert Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Ali's Edibles 5 - Very good
- Alison Williams 5 - Very good
- Alison’s Wonderland 5 - Very good
- All Saints Primary School 5 - Very good
- Allans Family Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Aroma Coffee Outlet 5 - Very good
- Artisan Cakes 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Downs 5 - Very good
- Ashgrove 5 - Very good
- Ashi stores (Londis) 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aubrey Arms 5 - Very good
- B & M Express 5 - Very good
- B & M Stores 5 - Very good
- B And M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bab Haus Mex 5 - Very good
- Backyard Dough Co 5 - Very good
- BAEW British Airways Engineering Wales 5 - Very good
- Baked by Mel 5 - Very good
- Baked Desserts by Vicky 5 - Very good
- Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- Bakehouse 24 5 - Very good
- Baker Next-Door 5 - Very good
- Bakers Baguettes 5 - Very good
- Baltimore House Care Home 5 - Very good
- Banqueting Kitchen Vale Resort 5 - Very good
- Bar 44 Tapas y Copas 5 - Very good
- Bar Enzo 5 - Very good
- Barry Athletic Bowls Club 5 - Very good
- Barry Dock Working Mens Liberal Club 5 - Very good
- Barry Hospital Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Barry International Food 5 - Very good
- Barry Island Primary School 5 - Very good
- Barry Island Sports & Social Club 5 - Very good
- Barry Road Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Barry Romilly Bowling Club 5 - Very good
- Barry Town United AFC 5 - Very good
- Baruc Arms 5 - Very good
- Baruc House 5 - Very good
- Bayview 5 - Very good
- BBQ Cookery School 5 - Very good
- Beach Cafe 5 - Very good
- Bear Pak 5 - Very good
- Beechwood College 5 - Very good
- Bellavista Nursing Home Wales Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bethel House Care Home 5 - Very good
- BETTIChurros 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-26. Browse all UK councils →