Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 11 May 2023, more than 3 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: Gwenfo Junior And Infant School Old Port Road, Wenvoe, CF5 6AN
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
In Vale of Glamorgan, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club 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% | ← Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club 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 Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Flying Start Greenfarm Stay & Play / Creche Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2016 |
| Dyffryn Gardens Tea Room & Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Dyfan Court Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club
What is Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club's food hygiene rating?
Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 11 May 2023.
Is Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club last inspected?
Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club was last inspected on 11 May 2023, more than 3 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 Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club 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 Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club holds a 4. 209 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Buttons and Bows at Gwenfo Afterschool club 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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