South Wales Fire Service food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Vale of Glamorgan
South Wales Fire Service holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 15 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: Barry Fire Station Port Road West, Barry, CF62 3AZ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,154 rated places in Vale of Glamorgan score this low, about one in 115. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 825 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← South Wales Fire Service | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 South Wales Fire Service the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to South Wales Fire Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cwm Talwg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Cardiff and Vale College Childcare Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| CF10 Canteens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CF10 Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Glamorgan Suite Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee Outlet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about South Wales Fire Service
What is South Wales Fire Service's food hygiene rating?
South Wales Fire Service has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 13 March 2025.
Is South Wales Fire Service safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was South Wales Fire Service last inspected?
South Wales Fire Service was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 South Wales Fire Service?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Wales Fire Service 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, while South Wales Fire Service holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects South Wales Fire Service 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch South Wales Fire Service and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Vale of Glamorgan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: Vale of Glamorgan
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
South Wales Fire Service is one of 416 rated food businesses in Barry. See every hygiene rating in Barry →
Vale of Glamorgan inspects and rates 1,313 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Vale of Glamorgan →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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