Llanblethian Orchards food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Vale of Glamorgan
Llanblethian Orchards holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: The Barns Cross Ways, Cowbridge, CF71 7LJ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Llanblethian Orchards among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Llanblethian Orchards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 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 163 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 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 Llanblethian Orchards 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 Llanblethian Orchards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mushroom Gentleman Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cowbridge Farm Shop Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2025 |
| TC and RL Adams Ltd & The Milk Shed Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Glyndwr Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Llanblethian Orchards
What is Llanblethian Orchards's food hygiene rating?
Llanblethian Orchards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Llanblethian Orchards 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Llanblethian Orchards last inspected?
Llanblethian Orchards was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Llanblethian Orchards?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Llanblethian Orchards compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Llanblethian Orchards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Llanblethian Orchards 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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Llanblethian Orchards is one of 69 rated food businesses in Cowbridge. See every hygiene rating in Cowbridge →
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