Crafts by the Sea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Crafts by the Sea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2023, more than 2 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: Crafts By The Sea Church Close, Ogmore by Sea, CF32 0PZ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Crafts by the Sea 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% | ← Crafts by the Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafts by the Sea 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 Crafts by the Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tusker Rock Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Three Golden Cups Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Frolics Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| West Farm Properties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cobbles Kitchen and Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Southerndown Golf Club (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2016 |
| The Catch at Cobbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The watermill Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Crafts by the Sea
What is Crafts by the Sea's food hygiene rating?
Crafts by the Sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Crafts by the Sea 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crafts by the Sea last inspected?
Crafts by the Sea was last inspected on 30 October 2023, more than 2 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 Crafts by the Sea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crafts by the Sea 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 Crafts by the Sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Crafts by the Sea 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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