Simply Out of School Cowbridge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Simply Out of School Cowbridge 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 20 January 2025, 17 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: Y Bont Faen Primary School Borough Close, Cowbridge, CF71 7BN
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Simply Out of School Cowbridge 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% | ← Simply Out of School Cowbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Simply Out of School Cowbridge 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 Simply Out of School Cowbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Fresh Catering Company School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Y Bont Faen Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Shampan Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Thai Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bijou Day Nursery and Creche Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Cats Protection – Cowbridge Charity Shop Retailers - other | 151 yards away | Exempt | |
| Maple & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Pear kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about Simply Out of School Cowbridge
What is Simply Out of School Cowbridge's food hygiene rating?
Simply Out of School Cowbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Simply Out of School Cowbridge 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 Simply Out of School Cowbridge last inspected?
Simply Out of School Cowbridge was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Simply Out of School Cowbridge?
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 Simply Out of School Cowbridge 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 Simply Out of School Cowbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Simply Out of School Cowbridge 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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