Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes 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
This is a fresh result: Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cosmeston Cafe Cosmeston Country Park Lavernock Road, Penarth, CF64 5UY
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes among the 825 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 71% 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 | 825 | 71% | ← Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 159 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 Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes 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 Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorganshire Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Ford fruit and veg Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Hazelhurst Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes
What is Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes 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 Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes last inspected?
Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes?
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 Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
71% of the 1,154 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes 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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Big Fresh @ Cosmeston Lakes is one of 206 rated food businesses in Penarth. See every hygiene rating in Penarth →
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