Lams Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of Glamorgan
Lams Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 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: Lams Kitchen 235 Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HR
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Lams 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% | ← Lams 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 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 Lams 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 Lams Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ashi stores (Londis) Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Cynefin Caffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Barry International Food Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Castleland Foodshare Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Fountains Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Butterflies Cylch Meithrin Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Lams Kitchen
What is Lams Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Lams Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Lams 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lams Kitchen last inspected?
Lams Kitchen was last inspected on 27 February 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 Lams Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lams 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 Lams Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Lams 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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