Johns Cafe & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Johns Cafe & Restaurant 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Johns Cafe 12 Esplanade Buildings Friars Road, Barry, CF62 5TJ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Johns Cafe & Restaurant 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% | ← Johns Cafe & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Johns Cafe & Restaurant 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 Johns Cafe & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bar Enzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2022 |
| Bierkeller Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Barry Island Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Gail's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Country Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Academy Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Craft Republic Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Johns Cafe & Restaurant
What is Johns Cafe & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Johns Cafe & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Johns Cafe & Restaurant 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 Johns Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?
Johns Cafe & Restaurant was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Johns Cafe & Restaurant?
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 Johns Cafe & Restaurant 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 Johns Cafe & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Johns Cafe & Restaurant 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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