Hungry shark food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of Glamorgan
Hungry shark holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hungry shark was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: K9 Plus 1 7 Esplanade Buildings Friars Road, Barry, CF62 5TJ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Hungry shark 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% | ← Hungry shark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hungry shark 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 Hungry shark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bar Enzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2022 |
| Bierkeller Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Barry Island Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Gail's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Country Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Academy Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Craft Republic Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Hungry shark
What is Hungry shark's food hygiene rating?
Hungry shark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Hungry shark 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hungry shark last inspected?
Hungry shark was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Hungry shark?
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 Hungry shark 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 Hungry shark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Hungry shark 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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