The Small Space food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Vale of Glamorgan
The Small Space holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Small Space was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
90% of rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Vale of Glamorgan ratings →
Address: Small Space Theatre 5 Island Road, Barry, CF62 7AR
How this rating has changed
The Small Space was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Small Space among the 830 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 | 830 | 72% | ← The Small Space | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 203 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 172 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 The Small Space 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 The Small Space, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruc Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Chaska Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cubanas Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Far East Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Carlos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Comrade Pancakes Mobile caterer | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Cafe No.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Small Space
What is The Small Space's food hygiene rating?
The Small Space has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 18 August 2026.
Is The Small Space 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Small Space last inspected?
The Small Space was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. 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 The Small Space?
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 The Small Space compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and The Small Space is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Small Space 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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The Small Space is one of 422 rated food businesses in Barry. See every hygiene rating in Barry →
Vale of Glamorgan inspects and rates 1,329 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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