Baruc Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Vale of Glamorgan
Baruc Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 80 - 81 High Street, Barry, CF62 7DX
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Baruc Arms 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% | ← Baruc Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Baruc Arms 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 Baruc Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Chaska Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cafe No.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cubanas Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Carlos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Far East Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Comrade Pancakes Mobile caterer | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Bisquit Manufacturers/packers | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Baruc Arms
What is Baruc Arms's food hygiene rating?
Baruc Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 25 October 2017.
Is Baruc Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baruc Arms last inspected?
Baruc Arms was last inspected on 25 October 2017, more than 8 years 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 Baruc Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baruc Arms 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 Baruc Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Baruc Arms 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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