Academy Espresso Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Academy Espresso Bar 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 2026, 4 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: Unit A The Pumphouse Hood Road, Barry, CF62 5BE
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Academy Espresso Bar 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% | ← Academy Espresso Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Academy Espresso Bar 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 Academy Espresso Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Republic Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Academy 297 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Academy@Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bab Haus Mex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| GoodBar Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Barry Island Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Far East Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cubanas Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
Questions about Academy Espresso Bar
What is Academy Espresso Bar's food hygiene rating?
Academy Espresso Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Academy Espresso Bar 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 Academy Espresso Bar last inspected?
Academy Espresso Bar was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Academy Espresso Bar?
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 Academy Espresso Bar 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 Academy Espresso Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Academy Espresso Bar 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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