Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Vale of Glamorgan
Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises 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
This is a fresh result: Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Penllyn Estate Farm Llwynhelig, Cowbridge, CF71 7FF
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises 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% | ← Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises 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 Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd – EVENTS Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd – PRODUCTION Manufacturers/packers | 1 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| U-Test Diagnostics Retailers - other | 101 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cylch Meithrin y Bontfaen Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Harrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| With Music In Mind Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cowbridge Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
Questions about Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises
What is Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises's food hygiene rating?
Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises 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 Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises last inspected?
Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises?
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 Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises 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 Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises 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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Penllyn Estate LLP - Hen Houses 1&2, Free Range Egg Packing Premises is one of 69 rated food businesses in Cowbridge. See every hygiene rating in Cowbridge →
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