The Old Barn B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Vale of Glamorgan
The Old Barn B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
90% of rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Vale of Glamorgan ratings →
Address: The Croft, Penmark, CF62 3BP
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How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Old Barn B & B among the 830 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 | 830 | 72% | ← The Old Barn B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 203 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 172 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 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 The Old Barn B & B 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 The Old Barn B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAEW British Airways Engineering Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Fonmon Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Fox & Hounds Llancarfan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Highwayman Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Dragon Bars / The Caterer Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Three Horseshoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 November 2025 |
| Express By Holiday Inn Cardiff Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Celtic International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about The Old Barn B & B
What is The Old Barn B & B's food hygiene rating?
The Old Barn B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 21 January 2017.
Is The Old Barn B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Barn B & B last inspected?
The Old Barn B & B was last inspected on 21 January 2017, more than 9 years 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 The Old Barn B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Old Barn B & B compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Barn B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The Old Barn B & B 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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