Gateway of India food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Gateway of India 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Kingfisher Gallery 1 Willow Walk, Cowbridge, CF71 7EE
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Gateway of India 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% | ← Gateway of India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gateway of India 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 Gateway of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| Horse & Groom (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2017 |
| Toscana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Pear kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Cowbridge Country Markets Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2013 |
| Golden Wok Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| 1 Town Hall Square Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Noble Grape Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about Gateway of India
What is Gateway of India's food hygiene rating?
Gateway of India has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Gateway of India 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 Gateway of India last inspected?
Gateway of India was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Gateway of India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gateway of India 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 Gateway of India is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Gateway of India 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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Gateway of India is one of 69 rated food businesses in Cowbridge. See every hygiene rating in Cowbridge →
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