Flying Start food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Flying Start holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 December 2016, 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.
Address: Flying Start Family Centre Gladstone Road, Barry, CF63 1NH
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Flying Start 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% | ← Flying Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Flying Start 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 Flying Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Cylch Meithrin Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Barry Town United AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
| Big Fresh Airstream Mobile caterer | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Derw Newydd School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Barry Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Fountains Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Flying Start
What is Flying Start's food hygiene rating?
Flying Start has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 14 December 2016.
Is Flying Start 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Start last inspected?
Flying Start was last inspected on 14 December 2016, 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 Flying Start?
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 Flying Start 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 Flying Start is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Flying Start 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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