Buyology food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Vale of Glamorgan
Buyology 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 6 October 2015, more than 10 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: Buyology Unit 1 Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Barry, CF63 2BE
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Buyology 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% | ← Buyology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Buyology 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 Buyology, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Fabulous Welshcakes Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Camp Coconuts & Daisy Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Cadoxton Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cadoxton Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Celynbrook Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2015 |
| Allans Family Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| AAA Foods Cardiff Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Buyology
What is Buyology's food hygiene rating?
Buyology has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 6 October 2015.
Is Buyology 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 Buyology last inspected?
Buyology was last inspected on 6 October 2015, more than 10 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 Buyology?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buyology 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 Buyology is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Buyology 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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