Cowbridge R. F. C. food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Cowbridge R. F. C. 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
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 13 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: Sports Ground The Broad Shoard, Cowbridge
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Cowbridge R. F. C. 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% | ← Cowbridge R. F. C. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cowbridge R. F. C. 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 Cowbridge R. F. C., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
| Fun Foundations Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Hare and Hound Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 August 2025 |
| The Bear Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Barbacoa Bar and Tapas Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Cocoa & Co Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| St Aubin Nursery Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Penny Farthing Cafe And Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Cowbridge R. F. C.
What is Cowbridge R. F. C.'s food hygiene rating?
Cowbridge R. F. C. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Cowbridge R. F. C. 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 Cowbridge R. F. C. last inspected?
Cowbridge R. F. C. was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Cowbridge R. F. C.?
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 Cowbridge R. F. C. 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 Cowbridge R. F. C. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Cowbridge R. F. C. 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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