Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) 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 20 November 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: Ysgol Y Deri Sully Road, Penarth, CF64 2TP
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) 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% | ← Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) 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 Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Mably Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Cogan Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Bear Pak Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Cogan Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cogan Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Cornerswell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Bethel House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van)
What is Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van)'s food hygiene rating?
Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 20 November 2023.
Is Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) 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 Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) last inspected?
Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) was last inspected on 20 November 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 Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van)?
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 Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) 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 Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) 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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Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) is one of 207 rated food businesses in Penarth. See every hygiene rating in Penarth →
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