Blue Lias Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Blue Lias Farm 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 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Wine Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1RZ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Blue Lias Farm 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% | ← Blue Lias Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blue Lias Farm 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 Blue Lias Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilly Beans Playgroup Caring Premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| The Old White Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| The Old Swan Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Church Street Bakery Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Llantwit Major Town Council Other catering premises | 68 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tudor Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
| Stwff Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2016 |
| Cafe Velo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Blue Lias Farm
What is Blue Lias Farm's food hygiene rating?
Blue Lias Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Blue Lias Farm 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 Blue Lias Farm last inspected?
Blue Lias Farm was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Blue Lias Farm?
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 Blue Lias Farm 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 Blue Lias Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Blue Lias Farm 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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