Food hygiene ratings in Barry
There are 416 food businesses in Barry with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Vale of Glamorgan Council. A further 49 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Barry
68% of rated businesses in Barry hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Vale of Glamorgan as a whole, 71% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Barry does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 249 | 68% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Barry
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Anthuvan Local Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2026 |
| Chicken Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Panku Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 May 2026 |
| Romys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Barry Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Barry Island Fish and Chip company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Family Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| South Wales Fire Service Other catering premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 March 2025 |
| The Bapman Mobile caterer | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 June 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Barry
How many food businesses in Barry have a hygiene rating?
416 food businesses in Barry have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Vale of Glamorgan Council. 367 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Barry?
68% of rated businesses in Barry hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Barry?
10 food businesses in Barry hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Barry?
Environmental health officers at Vale of Glamorgan Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Vale of Glamorgan
- Penarth 206 places
- Cowbridge 68 places
- Llantwit Major 60 places
- Dinas Powys 47 places
- Rhoose 40 places
- St Athan 29 places
- Sully 24 places
- Culverhouse Cross 17 places
Food businesses in Barry
- 3s Convenience Store Ltd 4 - Good
- A to Z Stores 4 - Good
- Academy 297 5 - Very good
- Academy Espresso Bar 5 - Very good
- Academy@Junction 5 - Very good
- AJ Street Subs Awaiting inspection
- All Saints Primary School 5 - Very good
- Allans Family Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Holton Road Exempt
- Allied Pharmacy Waterfront Exempt
- Amethyst Healthcare Ltd 4 - Good
- Anthuvan Local Store 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Anthuvan Ltd - Clemwood Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Argos Ltd Exempt
- Aroma Coffee Outlet 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Ashi stores (Londis) 5 - Very good
- Athena Take Away 4 - Good
- Atlantic Cafe 5 - Very good
- B & M Express 5 - Very good
- B And M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bab Haus Mex 5 - Very good
- Bakers Baguettes 5 - Very good
- Baltimore House Care Home 5 - Very good
- Bar Enzo 5 - Very good
- Barry Athletic Bowls Club 5 - Very good
- Barry Central Bowling Club 4 - Good
- Barry Dock Working Mens Liberal Club 5 - Very good
- Barry Fruit and Veg 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Barry Hospital Kitchen 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.