Dessertwala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of Glamorgan
Dessertwala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: 35 Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HB
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Dessertwala 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% | ← Dessertwala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dessertwala 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 Dessertwala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B & M Express Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Fountains Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Golau Caredig Extra Care Caring Premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Barry Drive Through Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Castleland Foodshare Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about Dessertwala
What is Dessertwala's food hygiene rating?
Dessertwala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Dessertwala 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dessertwala last inspected?
Dessertwala was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Dessertwala?
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 Dessertwala 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 Dessertwala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Dessertwala 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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