The Big Fresh Catering Company food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of Glamorgan
The Big Fresh Catering Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Big Fresh Catering Company was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Y Bont Faen Primary School Borough Close, Cowbridge, CF71 7BN
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Big Fresh Catering Company 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% | ← The Big Fresh Catering Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Big Fresh Catering Company 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 Fresh Catering Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Out of School Cowbridge Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Y Bont Faen Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Shampan Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Thai Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bijou Day Nursery and Creche Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Cats Protection – Cowbridge Charity Shop Retailers - other | 151 yards away | Exempt | |
| Maple & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Pear kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about The Big Fresh Catering Company
What is The Big Fresh Catering Company's food hygiene rating?
The Big Fresh Catering Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Big Fresh Catering Company 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Fresh Catering Company last inspected?
The Big Fresh Catering Company was last inspected on 12 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 The Big Fresh Catering Company?
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 The Big Fresh Catering Company 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 The Big Fresh Catering Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Big Fresh Catering Company 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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