Cafe No.5 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Cafe No.5 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 5 High Street, Barry, CF62 7DZ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Cafe No.5 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% | ← Cafe No.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe No.5 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 Cafe No.5, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Carlos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Baruc Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Chaska Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Far East Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cubanas Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Bisquit Manufacturers/packers | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Comrade Pancakes Mobile caterer | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
Questions about Cafe No.5
What is Cafe No.5's food hygiene rating?
Cafe No.5 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Cafe No.5 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 Cafe No.5 last inspected?
Cafe No.5 was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Cafe No.5?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe No.5 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 Cafe No.5 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Cafe No.5 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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