Penarth Food Pod food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Penarth Food Pod 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 9 March 2026, 4 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: The Pod St Luke's Avenue, Penarth, CF64 3PT
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Penarth Food Pod 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% | ← Penarth Food Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Penarth Food Pod 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 Penarth Food Pod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Mably Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Elfed Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Bocs Bwyd - The Food Box (Coffee Van) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Cornerswell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Bear Pak Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| A.B.Snell & Son Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
| Cogan Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about Penarth Food Pod
What is Penarth Food Pod's food hygiene rating?
Penarth Food Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Penarth Food Pod 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 Penarth Food Pod last inspected?
Penarth Food Pod was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Penarth Food Pod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Penarth Food Pod 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 Penarth Food Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Penarth Food Pod 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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