The Big Box Bwyd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
The Big Box Bwyd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 July 2022, more than 4 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: Ysgol Gymraeg Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court, Barry, CF62 9DU
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
In Vale of Glamorgan, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Big Box Bwyd sits behind roughly 827 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 827 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ← The Big Box Bwyd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Big Box Bwyd 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 Big Box Bwyd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Dechrau Dysgu Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Gibbonsdown Children's Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Barry Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Barry Town United AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
| Big Fresh Airstream Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Derw Newydd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| G Lailna Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bellavista Nursing Home Wales Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Big Box Bwyd
What is The Big Box Bwyd's food hygiene rating?
The Big Box Bwyd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 14 July 2022.
Is The Big Box Bwyd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Box Bwyd last inspected?
The Big Box Bwyd was last inspected on 14 July 2022, more than 4 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 The Big Box Bwyd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Big Box Bwyd 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, while The Big Box Bwyd holds a 4. 209 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Big Box Bwyd 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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