Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Vale of Glamorgan
Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: The Promenade Paget Road, Barry, CF62 5TQ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom 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% | ← Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom 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 Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bierkeller Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bar Enzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Barry Island Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Academy Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Gail's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Country Grill Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Craft Republic Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom
What is Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom's food hygiene rating?
Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom last inspected?
Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom?
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 Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom 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 Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Promenade Bar / Giovanni’s on the Prom 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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