Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Forage Farm Shop And Kitchen Penllyn Estate Farm Llwynhelig, Cowbridge, CF71 7FF
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen 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% | ← Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen 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 Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Test Diagnostics Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd – PRODUCTION Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd – EVENTS Mobile caterer | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises Manufacturers/packers | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin y Bontfaen Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Harrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| With Music In Mind Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cowbridge Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
Questions about Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen
What is Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen 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 Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen last inspected?
Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen 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 Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen 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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