McDonalds food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
McDonalds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2025, 12 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: Mcdonalds Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, CF5 6EH
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts McDonalds among the 825 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 825 | 71% | ← McDonalds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 McDonalds 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 McDonalds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Flying Start Greenfarm Stay & Play / Creche Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2016 |
Questions about McDonalds
What is McDonalds's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 28 June 2025.
Is McDonalds safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonalds last inspected?
McDonalds was last inspected on 28 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McDonalds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McDonalds compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
71% of the 1,154 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and McDonalds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects McDonalds 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
McDonalds is one of 17 rated food businesses in Culverhouse Cross. See every hygiene rating in Culverhouse Cross →
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