Willmore’s 1938 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Willmore’s 1938 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 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: The Former Kiosk Cliff Parade, Penarth, CF64 5BP
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Willmore’s 1938 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% | ← Willmore’s 1938 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Willmore’s 1938 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 Willmore’s 1938, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gin 64 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| Glamorganshire Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| A.B.Snell & Son Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
| Cefn Mably Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Cornerswell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Gateway of India Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
Questions about Willmore’s 1938
What is Willmore’s 1938's food hygiene rating?
Willmore’s 1938 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Willmore’s 1938 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willmore’s 1938 last inspected?
Willmore’s 1938 was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Willmore’s 1938?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Willmore’s 1938 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 Willmore’s 1938 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Willmore’s 1938 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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