Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd 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 15 July 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: Food For Thought 12 High Street, Barry, CF62 7EA
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd 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% | ← Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd 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 Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruc Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Cafe No.5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Chaska Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Carlos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cubanas Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Far East Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Comrade Pancakes Mobile caterer | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Bisquit Manufacturers/packers | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd
What is Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd 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 Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd last inspected?
Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd was last inspected on 15 July 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 Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd?
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 Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd 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 Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd 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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