The Knotty Yachty food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Vale of Glamorgan
The Knotty Yachty holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 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: Barry Yacht Club Dock Road, Barry, CF62 5QS
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Knotty Yachty 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% | ← The Knotty Yachty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Knotty Yachty 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 The Knotty Yachty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Bar @ Barry Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2023 |
| Barry Island Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Country Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Gail's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Barry Island Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cymraeg Vending Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2016 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Craft Republic Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Knotty Yachty
What is The Knotty Yachty's food hygiene rating?
The Knotty Yachty has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 13 December 2024.
Is The Knotty Yachty 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Knotty Yachty last inspected?
The Knotty Yachty was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 The Knotty Yachty?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Knotty Yachty 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 The Knotty Yachty is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Knotty Yachty 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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The Knotty Yachty is one of 416 rated food businesses in Barry. See every hygiene rating in Barry →
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