Vale Arena Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Vale Arena Ltd 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Vale Sports Arena Cambria House Penarth Road, Penarth, CF11 8TW
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Vale Arena Ltd 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% | ← Vale Arena Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Vale Arena Ltd 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 Vale Arena Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Brutons The Bakers Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
Questions about Vale Arena Ltd
What is Vale Arena Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Vale Arena Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Vale Arena Ltd 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 Vale Arena Ltd last inspected?
Vale Arena Ltd was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Vale Arena Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vale Arena Ltd 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 Vale Arena Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Vale Arena Ltd 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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Understanding this rating
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