Waterloo Tea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Waterloo Tea 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Ground Floor The Washington 1 - 3 Washington Buildings Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AD
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Waterloo Tea 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% | ← Waterloo Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterloo Tea 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 Waterloo Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.B.Snell & Son Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
| Cafe 64 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Bar 44 Tapas y Copas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bro Coffi Mobile caterer | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brutons the Bakers Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Albert Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Big Fresh Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Waterloo Tea
What is Waterloo Tea's food hygiene rating?
Waterloo Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Waterloo Tea 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 Waterloo Tea last inspected?
Waterloo Tea was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Waterloo Tea?
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 Waterloo Tea 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 Waterloo Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Waterloo Tea 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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Waterloo Tea is one of 207 rated food businesses in Penarth. See every hygiene rating in Penarth →
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